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“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 2, 2025 | Gas

Through System Safety and Integrity riders, or SSI riders, Atmos recovers from customers certain system safety costs that it incurs each year to maintain its pipeline system. ________________________________________________ The pipelines division of Atmos Energy, the...
Atmos Files Paperwork to Reduce Pipeline Rates in Texas; Residential Bills to Fall as Result

Atmos Files Paperwork to Reduce Pipeline Rates in Texas; Residential Bills to Fall as Result

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 16, 2024 | Regulatory Action

Under the August 15 filing, Atmos Pipeline Texas rates would fall by $37,733,101. ________________________________________________ Atmos Energy, the Texas gas utility that serves the Dallas/Fort Worth area, has filed regulatory paperwork that would result in a $39.7...
“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

Texas Railroad Commission Considers Rules Pertaining to Energy Conservation Programs

by TCCFUI | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Regulatory Action

The rules, if given final approval, would modify that part of the administrative code relating to Energy Conservation Programs. ________________________________________________ On September 19, staff at the Texas Railroad Commission proposed new rules to implement...
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: Railroad Commission sets Emergency Gas Curtailment Rules with Sept. 1 Effective Date

Blog: Railroad Commission sets Emergency Gas Curtailment Rules with Sept. 1 Effective Date

by TCCFUI | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog, Gas, Regulatory Action

As a result of the April 12 action, gas suppliers will have to follow new rules during those emergency situations when they lack sufficient supply to serve all customers. ________________________________________________ In response to massive gas supply failures...
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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

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