Hi John,
Yes I remember this. I (NMSU) was doing some work at with Austin Electric >30 years ago testing their early PV systems (Decker Lake, 3M, etc.).
Suggest you talk with John Hoffner or Leslie Libby for details. Perhaps they wrote an article for ST.
Saludos
Robert Foster
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Robert Foster
Assistant Professor
New Mexico State University, College of Engineering
Las Cruces NM
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2025 01:56 PM
From: John Richter
Subject: Austin, Texas Green Energy program (long ago)
I recall that, many years ago, the municipal electric utility of Austin Texas offered a green energy program. The cost per kWh was higher than the standard rate, but those who signed up were guaranteed no rate increase for the life of the program (20 years, I think). Does anyone else remember that? I'm looking for a citable source that describes the program, but I haven't been able to find one. I think the program was described in Solar Today, but I'm not sure.
John Richter
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
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John Richter
Policy Analyst
GLREA
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