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- The city’s power and water utility companies said Friday that equipment and staff are prepared to respond to a winter weather emergency. Bob Kahn, Austin Energy’s general manager, said crews have weatherized and inspected equipment and that staff are better trained for emergencies.
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Austin Energy is prepared for extreme weather events all year long and stands ready to respond in the event of power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect as early as 6 a.m. tomorrow and extreme cold temperatures, as well as a wintry mix, may be headed to our service area.
Dec 2, 2023 · The city’s power and water utility companies said Friday that equipment and staff are prepared to respond to a winter weather emergency. Bob Kahn, Austin Energy’s general manager, said crews have weatherized and inspected equipment and that staff are better trained for emergencies.
Feb 2, 2022 · Austin Energy is prepared for extreme weather events all year long. With severe cold and possible icy precipitation headed to our service area, the utility is ready to respond in the event of power outages.
Jan 11, 2024 · Austin and Central Texas are preparing for the Arctic air headed this way. “We prepare year-round for extreme weather including cold weather and our power plants and substations have focused on weatherizing ,” Austin Energy CEO Bob Kahn told reporters Thursday morning.
Jan 16, 2024 · Austin Energy continues to closely monitor the winter weather and stay in close contact with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Austin Energy will share any grid condition changes from ERCOT. Austin Energy has crews on standby 24/7 to respond immediately to power outages.
Jan 11, 2024 · Austin Energy says it now works year-round to make the system more resilient, and they reported finishing weatherizing their substations in early December. General Manager Bob Kahn says, “Our personnel are trained for winter weather emergencies, critical supplies are in stock, and our crews are ready to roll to respond to any local outages."
Jan 30, 2023 · Austin Energy is monitoring the weather closely and crews are ready to respond as the winter weather rolls into Austin. In extreme cold, ice can add heavy weight and bring wires in contact with trees which may also lead to downed power lines.
