Silver in the Mine "is an energy plan that imagines a Utility that uses clean energy to provide the electrical needs of our Citizens through a solar hydrogen infrastructure that integrates buildings, vehicles, and distributed energy generation." [Link]

In the future, Austin Energy will ultimately recharacterize itself. Not unlike the railroad companies, electric utilities will begin to redefine their mission. Is the electric utility in the business of providing electricity to run an air-conditioning unit or is it in the business of providing cool environments? Is the utility in the business of providing the electricity to run lights during the night or is it in the business of providing light? Should the utility provide fuel cells and solar systems to its customers? Should the utility expand into the transportation sector and provide electric or hybrid hydrogen cars through various purchasing and lease options?