Austin Energy

Austin Energy is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the United States, serving over 500,000 customers—more than one million residents—in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas including Travis County and parts of Williamson County. Established in 1895 as a department of the City of Austin, it operates as a not-for-profit municipal utility with profits reinvested into city services.
The company manages an extensive portfolio that includes natural gas-fired plants (Decker Creek Power Station; Sand Hill Energy Center), partial ownership in coal-fired (Fayette Power Project) and nuclear facilities (South Texas Nuclear Project), plus significant investments in renewable sources like wind and solar. As part of its climate action goals, Austin Energy has rapidly expanded green energy assets: by February 2020 renewables accounted for nearly half its generation mix.
Austin Energy leads innovative programs such as community solar offerings—including special initiatives to expand access among low-income households—and battery-enabled resiliency projects that operate as virtual power plants to reduce costs during peak demand periods. Its Solar Standard Offer program enables commercial property owners to host or lease rooftop space for solar panels with guaranteed compensation per kilowatt-hour generated.
Recognized nationally for sustainability leadership—including multiple ENERGY STAR Partner awards—Austin Energy continues to drive progress toward carbon-free electricity while supporting local economic development through green jobs training.