Larry Weis, a self-described "closet green" who has run a rural electricity and water provider in California for the past decade, is being hired as the next general manager of Austin Energy, the city-owned electric utility. City Manager Marc Ott announced his decision to hire Weis at a news conference on Thursday, saying that a visit last week to Weis' Turlock Irrigation District removed any doubt about his top choice. 'This is one of the most exciting and challenging times (Austin Energy) has seen," Ott said.Read more on NewsOK.com