Austin Energy reports 65% carbon‑free generation, commission presses for full RFP results before any peaker commitment
At a Jan. 12 Electric Utility Commission meeting, Austin Energy reported progress under its 2035 Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan — including 65% carbon‑free generation and new battery and solar activity — while commissioners debated a proposed advisory recommendation asking Council to analyze alternatives before committing to new gas peakers; the commission deferred a vote on that recommendation.
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Austin Energy told the Electric Utility Commission on Jan. 12 that its portfolio was 65% carbon‑free as a percentage of load and that preliminary 2025 data show record‑low stack emissions, but staff and commissioners voiced caution about any quick commitment to new natural‑gas peaker plants.
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