Item 41 Passed 10-0

Item 41 — Thursday, April 23, 2026

In plain language — from agenda source text

Council is asking the City Manager to take a hard look at how Austin Energy handles solar — specifically the Solar Standard Offer and Value of Solar Rates — and to explore ways to get solar panels and battery storage into more hands. The resolution also calls for options to grow the community solar program and to bring more commercial customers into Austin Energy's demand response program. This is the homework phase: it directs analysis and options, setting the stage for future decisions about how Austin powers itself.

Current official agenda wording

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze potential changes to the Solar Standard Offer and Value of Solar Rates; explore a potential program for providing broad access to solar and battery storage equipment; provide options for expanding the community solar program; and explore options to increase the number of commercial customers participating in Austin Energy’s demand response program.

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The roll call

City of Austin headshots stay on the council page. The City's terms allow personal use of austintexas.gov images, so this roll call shows initials.

Approved on Consent 10-0

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