Austin Energy's energy efficiency programs help reduce the amount of air-polluting emissions released by power plants into the atmosphere. In fiscal year 2012, more than 70,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide was avoided. This helps meet Austin Climate Protection Plan goals by avoiding increases in power plant emissions.

The utility has a diverse repertoire of efficiency programs, including Austin Energy Green Building, PowerSaver and Demand Response, that help customers reduce energy and save money. These efforts directly benefit customers as well as set the utility on the path to meet goals put in place by Austin City Council. Find more information at http://austinenergy.com/go/advantage and http://austinenergy.com/go/reports.

The Austin City Council approved the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure ordinance in 2008 and revised the initiative in April 2011 to improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings that receive electricity from Austin Energy. Multifamily properties older than 10 years are required to perform an audit and report the results to the City of Austin and all residents living in those communities.
* The affected area within the City of Austin that is served by Austin Energy

Peak demand is the highest point of energy use on any given day and typically occurs between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. Austin Energy’s energy efficiency and demand reduction programs are designed to lower energy usage and reduce the amount of load on the electric system. Find more information at http://austinenergy.com/go/advantage and http://austinenergy.com/go/reports.

The Austin City Council approved the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure ordinance in 2008 and revised the initiative in April 2011 to improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings that receive electricity from Austin Energy. Single-family homeowners must have energy audits performed on their properties prior to a sale of their home. Multifamily properties older than 10 years are required to perform an audit and report the results to the City of Austin and all residents living in those communities. Commercial building owners participated in a phased-in reporting since 2012, for buildings 75,000 square feet and larger.