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Austin’s publicly owned utility, Austin Energy, turned 125 years old in May 2020. Austin Energy started serving the community in 1895 by lighting the now-iconic moonlight towers for the first time.
The country - and Austin - looked a little different when the utility first got started. In 1895, Austin had only 20,000 residents!
Our community has changed throughout the years, and Austin Energy has grown with it. It's about much more than just providing power. Austin Energy offers effective energy conservation programs, leadership in renewable power, nationally recognized customer assistance and, of course, reliable electric service. This commitment to providing value for the community is the foundation Austin was built on - and continues to stand on to this day.
Timeline of Austin Energy: austinenergy.com/go/history
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4:46 Moonlight Towers
7:15 Early transportation electrification - streetcars in Austin
7:45 Shudde Fath remembers growing up in Austin
8:26 Dam issues along the Colorado River
9:09 True birth of public power in Austin
12:40 Shudde Fath and the Electric Utility Commission
14:07 Expert tree trimming and vegetation management helps deliver reliable energy
16:30 Energy efficiency and innovation
18:12 District Cooling Plants
19:45 Crews in the field
23:26 Educational outreach
25:10 Utility Contact Center and helping customers during the pandemic
25:58 Zilker Holiday Tree
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5 окт 2024
