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Go Green!: Green options for catering

Katherine Albarado with Dagars Catering shows News 8’s Rich Segal some options for green catering.

07/24/2010 12:58 PM

Go Green!: Austin Water hopes residents take their green pledge

News 8’s Marc Gomez took us behind the scenes of a server room at Austin Water Utility where they're making some upgrades.

07/17/2010 02:59 PM

Mayor asks Austinites to commit, calculate, conserve

Mayor Lee Leffingwell has issued a challenge to the city to cut down on daily water usage.

Updated 07/14/2010 11:57 AM

Go Green!: Pflugerville's Green Red Barn

The City of Pflugerville is home to a unique "Green Red Barn." This historical structure is located at Heritage Park. It has been renovated for use as a green building that generates energy from solar panels and wind turbines. The Barn can be rented for private events, and it is now home to a weekly Farmer's Market.

Updated 07/10/2010 01:02 PM

Austin Energy expected to get full weatherization funding

Even though Austin Energy is unlikely to meet its first spending deadline for federally-funded weatherization money, it will likely be given additional funds. In the last month, the utility has picked up the pace on processing applications.

07/07/2010 06:38 PM

Pflugerville plans for largest solar farm in Texas

A proposed Pflugerville solar plant would generate enough energy to power every house in city and would be the largest solar farm in Texas.

07/07/2010 04:30 PM

Go Green: GM Volt arrives in Austin

General Motors says the next generation of cars is here, and News 8's own Burton Fitzsimmons takes it for a test drive.

07/03/2010 04:22 PM

Go Green!: Equinox Louvered Roof

Go green with a solar powered louvered roof that provides customized shade.

Updated 06/27/2010 03:13 PM

Business Connection: Debate over electric golf carts

Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Pope explains why some are not in favor of electric golf carts being used as a mode of transportation in Downtown Austin.

06/25/2010 02:30 PM

ACC receives grant for alternative fuels training

As cars that run on alternative energy become more popular, students who take new courses at ACC will learn how to fix them. It's all thanks to grant money they recently received.

06/24/2010 11:38 AM

TxDOT hopes to clean-up Central Texas air

The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to take five easy steps to keep Central Texas air clean this summer.

Updated 06/23/2010 10:28 AM

Computer drive recycles old computers for disadvantaged

Austin computer enthusiasts repaired, recycled and re-programmed donated computers for a good cause Saturday.

06/20/2010 12:32 PM

Go Green!: Eliminate phantom power

Phantom power is the extra energy released when appliances are turned off. One local company offers a way to control energy use with just one simple flip of a switch.

06/19/2010 02:23 PM

Air quality standards bring in concerns at public meeting

At a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality public meeting Tuesday, Austin-area residents spoke out about the Environmental Protection Agency's anticipated ozone standards.

Updated 06/16/2010 07:55 AM

Texans can still apply for appliance rebate program

For those who put off sending in their registration form for an energy-efficient appliance rebate, there's still time.

06/14/2010 02:04 PM

Go Green!: Different approaches to water conservation

Water conservation specialist, Dean Minchillo with the Lower Colorado River Authority spoke to News 8’s Rich Segal about soil depth and how much water gets to the roots.

06/12/2010 03:11 PM

Business Connection: Solar array opening delayed

Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Popes explains how plans to open the biggest solar array in the country have been stalled by the presence of a cemetery.

06/11/2010 02:32 PM

Go Green!: Start a compost pile

This week's Go Green! features some tips on starting your own compost pile with the help of a local online resource.

Updated 06/05/2010 10:50 AM

Round Rock offers incentives for water conservation

Officials with the city launched two new rebate pilot programs this month, as part of a water conservation initiative.

06/03/2010 12:18 PM

Go Green!: Solar outdoor learning centers

Austin Energy has plans to build up to 21 solar outdoor learning centers around school campuses in AISD.

05/29/2010 03:05 PM

Weekend marks sales tax holiday on Energy Star appliances

If you are in need of a new refrigerator or washer, you can save some bucks this holiday weekend.

05/27/2010 12:02 PM

Go Green!: Sustainable gardening

News 8's Adam Krueger speaks with a gardening expert about how to make your garden a sustainable garden.

Updated 05/22/2010 02:21 PM

Car2go service offers a 'greener' way to get around

After a six-month pilot program, the car2go service is now available to the public.

05/21/2010 04:20 PM

Go Green: Eighth grader seizes opportunity to help community recycle

One Bastrop student starts a company to properly and safely dispose of e-waste in his community.

04/09/2010 10:31 PM