What is the Pecan Street Project?

Who are the people behind the Project?

In December 2008, The Pecan Street Project began as an all-volunteer collaboration between The City of Austin, Austin Energy, the University of Texas, UT’s Austin Technology Incubator, Environmental Defense Fund and The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. That partnership grew to include more than a dozen corporate partners who assisted with the first phase of the project (December 2008 – October 2009).

In August 2009, members of the founding partners formed a new and separate non-profit organization, Pecan Street Project, Inc. This new organization will embark on testing and implementation of recommendations from the Phase I through demonstration projects and a testing center. more »

How can I get involved?

As the Pecan Street Project progresses there will be new opportunities for local residents and businesses to participate.

Soon, the Pecan Street Project will engage technology businesses to test their energy products and services on Austin Energy’s grid. Residents will be able to volunteer for ground breaking pilot projects. Stay tuned and sign up for updates if you’re interested in being part of this exciting project.