The city of Austin in comptemplating requiring energy efficiency standards being met before a home can be sold. Sounds good in theory, right?
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POS Energy Efficiency requirement in Austin
(via www.ericbramlett.com)
Submitted by lasvegasguy on Thu, 2008-04-10 23:52. | Tags: architecture | Austin | energy efficiency | green | Green Buildings
Want to live in Green city? Austin, Texas is in the top 10
(via www.ericbramlett.com)
Looking to live in a green city? Curious to know what cities are the best when it comes to living green? The city of Austin, Texas was recently cited in the top 10 of the greenest cities in the US.
Submitted by lasvegasguy on Sun, 2008-03-16 23:12. | Tags: architecture | Austin | green | real estate | Texas

V2 Green Technology Tested in Texas
(via www.greentechgazette.com)
V2Green of Seattle is collaborating with Austin Energy for Smart Charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that will enable the grid to charge the PHEVs only during off-peak hours and only using renewable energy.
Submitted by greentechgazette on Tue, 2008-02-12 00:42. | Tags: transportation | Austin | charging | electric | energy | hybrid | PHEV | plugin | smart | v2green | vehicles