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Hot weather and high demand caused power outages over the weekend, but Austin Energy said it can't weatherize equipment that malfunctioned.
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In addition to reducing the strain on the grid on days when demand for energy is highest, a spokesperson for Austin Energy said, the program can help reduce costs.
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Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has named several new city leaders. Bob Kahn will helm Austin Energy, and Ken Snipes will lead the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
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Marine Corps veteran Cherie Cheramie is the first woman to graduate from Austin Energy’s climbing school. It's the first step before becoming a line worker.
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As warmer weather may make last winter's storm a distant memory, questions linger about what went wrong with the City of Austin's response — and who is ultimately responsible.
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Bills introduced this session would do everything from reorganize the management structure of Austin Energy to potentially dismantle the utility by forcing it to sell off parts of its infrastructure.
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Sargent faced widespread criticism over Austin Energy's response to the February ice storm, which left thousands without power.
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It's pricey, but the city thinks burying power lines could make widespread outages a thing of the past. City Council voted unanimously Thursday to see how feasible it would be.
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Calls to bury Austin power lines have increased since February's mass power outage. Austin City Council will consider two proposals this week that could eventually lead to that.
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Critics say the increase could fuel surges on Austin Energy customers' bills over the summer months. The utility says it needed to raise prices to stay financially stable.