Throughout the decades, our community has always seen its electric utility as a source of business development and affordable power. Austinites’ belief in the value of owning their utility — now known as Austin Energy — has paid off in big ways. Austin Energy has generated more than electricity — it’s helped pay for city services like parks, swimming pools, libraries, police and firefighters. Austin Energy is also considered a leader in energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, electric vehicles, and more.

For more than a century, the citizens of Austin have helped create a community-owned utility that lights our city and builds our future.