2007-10-19 04:27:14 · 4 answers · asked by mamarivers 5 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
It's not an "eco-village" per se, but Austin is clean and affordable with 15 percent of city space devoted to parks and nature preserves, and it ranks well in the top tier of green-building cities with 19 building projects registered for LEED- (U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Efficiency Design) certification. Austin stands out for its commitment to renewable energy, with the most aggressive short-term goal in the nation: 20% of energy needs to be met by renewable energy and energy efficiency by 2020. And Austin aims to become the number one solar manufacturing center in the U.S.!
Also, planning is underway for Lovelock Village in Amarillo. Check out the website below for more information on the Lovelock project.
2007-10-19 05:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure it's an "eco-village," but the South Texas Project is devoted to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and it is obviously in Texas.
2007-10-19 13:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rationality Personified 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Austin, Texas, and it is the #2 greenest city (after #1 Eugene, Oregon) in the list in the source.
2007-10-19 14:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TexEco
2007-10-19 12:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by vladoviking 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋