90% of Austin's citizens support city incentives to encourage the use of renewable resources like solar, wind and recycling. Why should Austin go solar?

December 21, 2004

The City of Austin began a solar rebate program June 1, 2004, launching construction of a solar power plant to be constructed on roof tops across town over the next 10 years.

Solar energy is not a priority for the federal energy program. It's a local leadership issue with local benefits. The solar industry has enjoyed more than 20% annual growth over the last 10 years. Austin can play a role in future growth by encouraging the use and development of solar power.

Solar – A long term growth industry (.pdf)
Natural gas fuels customer bill increases (.pdf)
Comparing solar costs to fossil fuel generation (.pdf)
When is the right time to invest in solar? (.pdf)
Investment in Solar energy: good for Texas (.pdf)
Green Choice – a good value for Austin (.pdf)

For more on the Solar Austin effort, go to www.solaraustin.org.

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