It may not be the greenest of green electricity plans, but local environmental leaders like Matt Johnson of Clean Energy for Austin supports Austin Energy's "Generation Plan" 2010-2020. 

Many believe it's time to cheer for this "Gen Plan."

The "Gen Plan" pertains to how Austin will "generate" its electricity from the years 2010 through 2020. Currently the plan is perceived by many as a good middle-road, with smart diversification of assets in a rapidly changing energy economy. The plan has been hailed because it: 

a) acknowledges the need to shut down Austin's coal operations ASAP

b) has good energy efficiency goals

c) has been vetted publicly over the last 2 years by citizens

d) has already been responsive to some citizen concerns, such as working with low income and large employers to create an "affordability metric" to guide future decisions. To learn more about Matt's perspective on the plan, go here.

Eco Leader Matt Johnson

Johnson says,

"It has been a long time in coming. After almost two years of public input, this forward-thinking and adaptable energy plan, with lots of wind, solar, and energy efficiency, is up for a vote (Thursday) morning.

"Wear green, put on a Clean Energy for Austin sticker, and cheer when Council passes it!"

(He'll provide the stickers.)

An easy way to show our City's leaders you support doing as much as possible for environmental health and prosperity this year, on Earth Day.  Power Up, Austin!

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