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Austin Energy reviews 28 years of solar work, 189 MW on distribution grid and new pilot plans
Summary
Austin Energy staff told commissioners the utility now has about 189 megawatts of distributed solar on its distribution grid, has invested roughly $100 million in incentives, and plans pilots for customer‑owned batteries and virtual power plants in fiscal 2026.
Austin Energy delivered a historical review of its solar programs to the Electric Utility Commission on Oct. 20, reporting about 189 megawatts of solar connected to the distribution grid and a portfolio that includes community solar, residential and commercial installations.
Tim Harvey, director of customer renewable solutions, said Austin Energy has rebated more than 14,000 systems and counted roughly 16,500 systems online when customer‑owned and utility projects are combined. “Overall today, in the on the distribution grid, we have 189 megawatts of solar,” Harvey said, adding that the utility has invested more than $100,000,000 in incentives to support the local solar industry.
Harvey walked…
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