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Dale and Pat Bulla in front of their home with an electric car, which has a license plate reading "NOGAZ." A graphic beside them reads "Pat and Dale Bulla: Net-Zero Hero"

We are helping to make Austin Net-Zero by generating and conserving energy at home. 

Meet Pat and Dale Bulla, retired educators and active environmentalists, who are maximizing energy efficiency in their home to help Austin achieve Net-Zero by 2050. From installing solar panels and rain barrels to using smaller, more efficient appliances, they are always fin…

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Thor Harris stands in front of a reclaimed wood background, graphic next to him reads "Thor Harris: Net-Zero Hero."

I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by living with less in a home that offers endless inspiration.

Meet Thor Harris, musician, carpenter, and East Austin artist, who is helping keep his community’s soul intact. Thor has lived in Austin since 1985 and bought his house in the early 1990s. His passion for woodworking and desire to live simply led to the complete renovation of his home using salvaged materials. Thor’s place was built by hand and in…

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Ronda Rutledge stands in front of her red Nissan Leaf. Text and graphic beside her reads "Ronda Rutledge: Net-Zero Hero"

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by driving an electric car.

Meet Ronda Rutledge, Executive Director of the Sustainable Food Center (SFC). She serves on the Farmland Access and Preservation working group of the Austin/Travis County Sustainable Food Policy Board and is Vice Chair of One Voice Central Texas, advocating for policy changes that help support hunger relief and sustainable agriculture. Ron…

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A photo of Catalina Berry. She holds a blue recycling bin. Text over the photo reads, "Catalina Berry: Net-Zero Hero".

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by recycling and encouraging others to recycle. 

Meet Catalina Berry, Outreach Coordinator for Seton Health Plan. Catalina contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including being a pro-recycler and upcycler. Catalina is always finding new ways to conserve, reuse, and inspire others to do the same. We spoke with Catalina about her successes, challenges, and the advice she has for oth…

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George Cofer on his bike with the light on. A graphic next to him reads "George Cofer: Net-Zero Hero."

I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by being a long-time bike commuter — I no longer own a car!

Meet George Cofer, Executive Director of the Hill Country Conservancy. George contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including being a bike commuter. George no longer owns a car and uses his bike as his primary source of transportation. We spoke with George about how he achieved it, what his…