When the Austin Convention Center reopens, it will be setting a global standard as the world’s First Zero Carbon Certified convention center—powered by 100% renewable energy, built with low-impact materials, and leading the charge for a cleaner, carbon-free future.
Powered entirely by Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program, the facility operates on carbon-free electricity, reducing fossil fuel reliance.
All-electric operations—including kitchen, HVAC, and hot water systems—ensure a zero carbon footprint during use.
Use of mass timber and low-carbon concrete lowers embodied carbon, enhances energy efficiency, and improves indoor air quality.
First City of Austin building project to use new low-carbon concrete specifications and mass timber in a Capital Improvement Project (CIP), paving the way for sustainable building practices in private development.
Salvaged materials from the original center offset emissions equivalent to coast-to-coast driving over 300 times, minimizing construction waste.
With these sustainability initiatives guiding the redevelopment and expansion, the Austin Convention Center is on track to achieve LEED Gold certification and an Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) 4-star rating.
