Baylor makes final four for Bush Library

"Landing the library would be an economic boon for Waco. It would attract 300,000 to 500,000 visitors a year, who would spend $8.6 million to $13.8 million annually."—Tom Kelly, economics professor, Baylor University

Rethinking the grid—distributed generation and urban development

"Austin Energy has launched a solar program that gives special financial incentives for purchasing equipment manufactured in Austin. This program is not only about decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels and delaying the need for new generation through our green power program, but also about making Austin an attractive destination for solar manufacturers."—Austin Energy general manager Juan Garza