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Weather Normalization Adjustment Explained: Rider WNA Creates Bill Adjustments

Weather Normalization Adjustment Explained: Rider WNA Creates Bill Adjustments

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 27, 2026 | Gas

The Rider WNA is intended to stabilize customer bills despite seasonal changes. ________________________________________________ Although North Texas experienced relatively balmy weather last month, gas utility bills ended up higher than expected for many customers....
ERCOT Receives Federal Authorization to Deploy Data Center Backup Power

ERCOT Receives Federal Authorization to Deploy Data Center Backup Power

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 26, 2026 | ERCOT

Vegas also called for permission for ERCOT to require data centers and other industrial facilities to stop drawing electricity, if necessary. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has received federal authorization to deploy data center backup...
Atmos Seeks Dallas Area Rate Increase; Area Residents Could Pay 10.4 Percent More Monthly

Atmos Seeks Dallas Area Rate Increase; Area Residents Could Pay 10.4 Percent More Monthly

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Gas

Under the company’s request, Atmos customers could expect to pay 10.4 percent more each month, or at least $135 more per year. ________________________________________________   Dallas residents would see their gas rates increase by $11.25 per month on average...
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Telecom

Nearly 60 cities have argued in lawsuits that the legislation violates state constitutional bans on giving things of value to private corporations without sufficient consideration and public purpose. ________________________________________________ Legislation capping...
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

LCRA to Receive State Grant to Expand Broadband Service, Strengthen Flood Control

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 22, 2026 | Telecom

The LCRA will use the money to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities and to strengthen flood-monitoring systems. ________________________________________________ The Lower Colorado River Authority, the nonprofit public power utility that manages the...
Weather Normalization Adjustment Explained: Rider WNA Creates Bill Adjustments

Ratepayer Resources: Tips for Understanding Your Gas Bill and Obtaining Payment Assistance

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 15, 2026 | Gas

City coalitions, including the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Atmos and the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities, have worked hard to keep bills from going up more than they would otherwise. ________________________________________________ Feel like your natural gas...
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Why TCCFUI

TCCFUI is comprehensively focused on utility issues for Texas cities! With its volunteer board of city representatives, we work with other state and local organizations to fill unserved city needs.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Weather Normalization Adjustment Explained: Rider WNA Creates Bill Adjustments
  • ERCOT Receives Federal Authorization to Deploy Data Center Backup Power
  • News Round-Up: January 2026
  • Atmos Seeks Dallas Area Rate Increase; Area Residents Could Pay 10.4 Percent More Monthly
  • Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars