Partner Profile

City of Austin, TX
Location	Austin, TX
Organization Type	Govt. (Local, Municipal)
Percentage Green Power	15%
Organization-wide Purchase	Yes
Partner Profile Austin is the capital of Texas, the 16th largest city in the U.S. and fourth largest in Texas. Recent national surveys rank Austin as one of the best places to live, work and play and as one of the safest, cleanest and 10th healthiest large city in the country. The City of Austin has taken a leadership role in the promotion of a clean, sustainable environment. The City of Austin’s goal is to have 100 percent of all City accounts powered by renewable energy sources by 2012. The City’s commitment is a reinforcement of that leadership effort that has helped motivate Austin citizens and businesses to participate in clean initiatives. “The success of Austin’s green energy program and other clean initiatives has helped focus national attention on our community and the quality of life which our city provides. This has helped promote Austin as a destination for both businesses and a progressive population.” said Mayor Will Wynn.