Project Green : Local News
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Cedar Park man believes his HOA is denying his rights
A Cedar Park man believes his HOA may be denying his rights. This summer he requested permission to place solar panels on his home. The HOA said no, but now the state might disagree.... Read more..
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Texas plant will turn sewage into drinking water
After years of diminishing water supplies made even worse by the second-most severe drought in state history, some communities are resorting to a plan that might have seemed absurd a generation ago.... Read more..
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First of its kind "no-packaging" store to open in Austin
The first of its kind "no packaging" store is about to open its doors in Austin. ... Read more..
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UT owns Austin's largest array of solar panels
Austin's largest array of solar panels now belongs to the University of Texas.... Read more..
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Last day for tax-free Energy Star appliances
Monday is the last day you can take advantage of the state's sales tax holiday on new Energy Star appliances. ... Read more..
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Bill allowing electric cars in HOV lanes passes House
Electric cars and vehicles powered by compressed natural gas would be allowed to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lanes even if only one person is in the automobile.... Read more..
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Austin's reality show "Dare to go Zero" debuts on Earth Day
The City of Austin is working toward a zero waste goal to reduce the amount of waste sent to area landfills by 90 percent by 2040. It created a new reality TV show to educate residents about how to reduce waste in their homes.... Read more..
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Switch your light bulbs for Earth Day savings
If this year’s Earth Day has you wanting to minimize your carbon footprint, take a look at what’s in your lamp. ... Read more..
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Pre-Earth Day cleanups and celebrations begin
Earth Day celebrations are off to an early start in Austin. Several clean-up efforts and giveaways are planned throughout Thursday and Friday.... Read more..
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Texas Senate approves program for natural gas vehicles
The Texas Senate approved a program that would encourage companies to switch heavy vehicles from diesel fuel to natural gas.... Read more..
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Electric car charging station rebate available
Austin Energy is offering customers cash incentives.... Read more..
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Downtown Austin buildings to participate in Earth Hour
Much of Austin's skyline will go dark for one hour Saturday night as many downtown buildings take part in Earth Hour. The event attempts to off set climate change by conserving energy.... Read more..
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AltCar Expo looks in to future of travel
An event called the AltCar Expo at the Palmer Events Center is looking in to the future of how people travel. It showcases vehicles of all shapes and sizes; all of them use the latest in electric, hydrogen, plug-ins and more to reduce admissions.... Read more..
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Austin Energy recognized for 20-year Green Building program
During Thursday's Austin City Council meeting, Austin Energy's Green Building program will be recognized for 20 years in existence.... Read more..
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Austin to determine cost of recycling plastic bags
Next week the Austin Council may get a report on how much it will cost taxpayers to recycle plastic bags.... Read more..
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Hybrid cars could hurt state road projects, city budgets
The mayor’s office is preparing a state lobbying effort to ensure potential transportation funding cuts won’t impact the nation’s fourth-largest city. ... Read more..
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First Chevy Volts arrive in Austin
More eco-friendly cars are hitting the road. ... Read more..
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Electric car surge in Austin
The growth of electric cars is surging across Austin and nearly 100 of the vehicles are already here. ... Read more..
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Pflugerville Solar Farm breaks ground, will be largest in nation
One of the largest solar farms in the nation broke ground Wednesday in Northeast Travis County, 15 miles east of the City of Pflugerville.... Read more..
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Austin Energy prepares for electric cars
There are now electric vehicle charging stations at Austin Energy and Whole Foods. Hertz will add them next year, and so will AMD. For many Austin drivers, it is an exciting time.... Read more..
