Cap Metro Commits to 100% Renewable

What’s happening? Austin Texas’s Capitol Metro has committed to all transit facilities and electric buses being renewable energy. Currently all transit facilities are now powered by Texas wind energy through Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program & the city has 12 electric buses in use.

Why is this important? Cap Metro is furthering Austin’s goal of 100% carbon free energy by 2035

How will this be important? CapMetro will purchase 200+ more electric buses to be 100% all-electric vehicles within the next 5 years.

CBS Austin | CapMetro commits to 100% renewable energy for all transit facilities and electric buses