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Commissioners pass tax rebate for proposed solar farm

Travis County commissioners voted to go ahead with tax rebates for RRE Austin Solar. The company has purchased about 600 acres east of Pflugerville for a solar farm.

Updated 09/07/2010 11:29 AM

Go Green!: Testing green rooftops

Meteorologist Adam Krueger goes behind the scenes at the Wildflower Center, where they're testing different green rooftops.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Go Green!: </em></span>Testing green rooftops

Updated 09/04/2010 05:15 PM

Austin city leaders outline plan to become zero waste city

Austin wants to become a zero waste city, but it can only happen with your help.

09/01/2010 11:44 AM

Go Green: Green plumbing

Mike Marugo, from NYC Plumbing is not your common plumber. His company has the distinction of being the first green plumbing company in Austin and Central Texas.

08/28/2010 05:17 PM

'Plastic bag monster' threatens to take over planet

It wasn’t a plot from a sci-fi movie. An environmental activist is traveling to 15 cities across the United States to spread the word about plastic bag waste.

Updated 08/27/2010 10:08 AM

President pledges 1 million electric cars by 2015

President Barack Obama has pledged to bring 1 million plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to U.S. highways by 2015. David Sandalow has been named to lead the charge. He said electric cars are the technology of the future.

08/24/2010 11:16 AM

South Austin celebrates opening of eco-friendly library

With solar panels and rainwater irrigation, the new Twin Oaks Library in South Austin meets the requirements of the Climate Protection Plan set by city council in 2007.

Updated 08/21/2010 03:48 PM

Electric cars race around the world

An eco-friendly race around the world began today in Switzerland.

08/17/2010 01:33 PM

Up close and personal with Austin's eco designers

Austin Fashion Week: Unusal materials took to the runway in an upcycled fashion show at the Austin Museum of Art. Click here for interviews with the eco-concious designers, and find out how their models feel about wearing recylced materials.

08/15/2010 04:14 PM

Go Green!: New Georgetown CARTS station aims to inspire

This week's Go Green offers a preview of the new CARTS transit center in Georgetown.

Updated 08/14/2010 01:41 PM

New showerheads mean less water wasted at city pools

Low-flow showerheads are expected to save 250,000 gallons of water each year at city pools.

08/13/2010 04:00 PM

Solar-powered meters take to streets of Austin

Wednesday, officials with the City of Austin installed upgrades to 500 single-space parking meters around the city.

Updated 08/11/2010 02:09 PM

Go Green!: Wash your car without wasting water

Dean Manchillo, water conservation specialist from the Lower Colorado River Authority, did an experiment involving hand washing versus car washing.

08/07/2010 02:05 PM

Eco-fashion trends to hit Austin during Fashion Week

Austin Fashion Week: Environmentally-conscious designers take the runway this year during Austin Fashion Week.

08/06/2010 01:13 PM

Austin companies rank high as renewable energy users

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Austin was ranked 50th on the list of top 50 renewable energy users. Austin companies Whole Foods, Dell and Cisco were ranked in the top 10.

08/04/2010 02:48 PM

Go Green!: Green Cars of Austin

Looking for a greener way to get around town? Green Cars of Austin can help you make it happen.

Updated 07/31/2010 12:59 PM

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

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