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Blog: Atmos Files for Rate Increases under Rate Review Mechanism

Blog: Atmos Files for Rate Increases under Rate Review Mechanism

by TCCFUI | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Cities, Gas, Rates and Service

The Rate Review Mechanism is a set of rules negotiated with a city coalition for setting gas rates on an interim basis. ________________________________________________ On April 1, Atmos Energy filed Rate Review Mechanism paperwork to increase monthly residential...
Blog: Nearly 20 Years Later, Texans Still Pay Deregulation Charges

Blog: Nearly 20 Years Later, Texans Still Pay Deregulation Charges

by TCCFUI | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, Rates and Service

Cumulatively, the charges have totaled more than $6.6 billion. Utility customers — be they home users or businesses — have had them included in their transmission and distribution rates for years. ________________________________________________ Hundreds of thousands...
Blog: Atmos Files for Rate Increases under Rate Review Mechanism

Blog: Major Gas Utilities Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

by TCCFUI | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog, Gas, Media Reports, Rates and Service

Three of the state’s major gas utilities have announced assistance programs. ________________________________________________ A recent decision by the Texas Public Utility Commission to suspend electric service disconnections during the COVID-19 crisis made statewide...

BLOG: COVID-19 Info from Texas Municipal League and Others

by TCCFUI | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, Cities, Rates and Service

The Texas Municipal League and numerous government agencies answers pandemic-related questions online. ________________________________________________ Wondering what the COVID-19 federal stimulus legislation means for your municipal government? Curious about what...

Blog: Eleven Energy-Saving Tips for the Pandemic Homebound

by TCCFUI | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, Gas, Rates and Service

Eleven tips to help you control your energy use during otherwise chaotic times. ________________________________________________ As a service to readers, we’ve assembled here our top 11 tips to save energy for the pandemic homebound. Many of these ideas may strike you...

BLOG: Update on COVID-19 Impacts to Energy Consumers and Utilities

by TCCFUI | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, Gas, Media Reports, Rates and Service, Regulatory Action

Essential staff at the nation’s power plants may find themselves living on site as the COVID-19 crisis worsens, and some plants already have begun stockpiling beds, blankets and food. ________________________________________________ No utility shut-offs during...
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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

  • News Round-Up: July 2025
  • TGS Seeks Uniform Gas Rates Across its Service Territory; Revenues to Increase by 9.8%
  • Electric Plant Near Houston Receives Green Light for $105 million Texas Energy Fund Loan
  • Major Rate Case: Oncor Electric Seeks $834 Million in Added Annual Revenue
  • Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright Selected to Chair Oil & Gas Regulatory Agency

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