Workplace Programs to Improve Air Quality

At Austin Energy we have a goal to lead the industry in environmental stewardship and conservation programs. Our employees take that commitment to the environment very seriously. They develop award-winning conservation programs for our commercial and residential customers. And, they also find ways that they, as employees, can contribute.

Reducing Vehicle Use Improves Air Quality
More vehicles on the road equal more vehicle emissions. To reduce emissions, our employees are reducing their vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to work. Lowering VMTs reduces vehicle emissions and improves air quality. Annually, employee participation in workplace air quality programs saves 167,000 trips equaling 2 million VMTs.

Variety of Commuting Options Makes Program a Success

Compressed Work Week
	Employees work longer hours, but fewer days per week.
Telecommuting
	Employees work one or more days from their homes, via computer and phone.
Flex Time
	Employees adjust their work schedules to miss rush hour traffic

Alternate Transportation
	Employees use alternate transportation means to reduce the number of vehicles in the central business district.
	Biking or walking
	Carpooling with other Austin Energy or City of Austin employees
	Riding the bus – Austin Energy covers the cost of bus passes
	Using Capital Metro van pool or special transit services