Austin Energy making progress on discounts for low-income customers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy says it has enrolled 66,000 customers in its discount program for low-income customers since starting more aggressive enrollment strategies in 2022. The utility company said it's hoping to get tens of thousands more signed up by 2025.Ronnie Mendoza, Austin Energy's Customer Assistance Program manager, said the agency is on par to reach its enrollment goals for June as it closes in on 66,000 enrollments.Last July, we previously reported the agency had 53,100 ac