the greenest city in America...

Why Austin Texas is the Greenest City

leads the country in wind power

leads the country in biodiesel production

has built advanced plug-in hybrid vehicles into its energy strategy.

100% of city facilities will be powered by renewable energy by 2012

CO2 caps and reduction plans for all utility emissions
[something the federal government hasn't dared do.]

starting by making all new single-family homes "zero net-energy capable"
[meaning they could produce as much energy as they use]

green city solar power partner

headquarters of the Whole Foods organic grocery-store

new city hall built mostly with recycled materials and a municipal electric
utility that features solar cells on the roof of its parking lot.

pays residents rebates if they install extra attic insulation or high-efficiency clothes washers
etc etc....

Austin's role as the greenest city in America will help guide other
cities towards a healthier and more sustainable future



[Mar.26 2009/1:14pm]