Latest Headlines for Tuesday, April 23
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Transit
Capital Metro to buy last wave of diesel, first electric buses
In line with its overarching vision for Project Connect, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority is hoping to phase out use of diesel engine buses beginning this year with the purchase of at least four battery electric buses.The agency has been…
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 by DaLyah Jones
Environment
Hays County takes the fight to Kinder Morgan with lawsuit over proposed pipeline
After months of community protests, a group of more than 20 landowners and city leaders gathered Monday to announce that Hays County and the city of Kyle had officially joined a lawsuit to oppose a natural gas pipeline proposed to…
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 by Elizabeth Pagano
Uncategorized
In line with state law, D6 project moves forward without traffic analysis
The Zoning and Platting Commission threw its full support behind development plans for about 100 acres near Highway 183 North and Ranch Road 620 at its most recent meeting. But an unusual state law – that could soon change –…
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Energy
Should natural gas be a required secondary fuel source?
Even as the city strives to reach net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Energy Code for Austin still, with some exceptions, requires the use of natural gas for water heating when a residential building is constructed adjacent to…
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
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TipSheets
TipSheet: Travis County, 4.23.19
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. To help our readers stay informed, each week we offer a selection of interesting items from the voting session agenda. The entire agenda is available on the Travis County…
Monday, April 22, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Energy
Austin Energy updates multifamily weatherization program
Despite spending less than ever on multifamily weatherization and tightening restrictions on its multifamily weatherization rebate program, Austin Energy claims to be on track to meet the city’s energy efficiency goals while continuing to lower energy bills for its customers.Debbie…
