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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: 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...
Blog: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

Blog: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

by TCCFUI | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action

Although generally supportive of the proposed changes, the city coalition called for further clarity regarding “interruptible contracts” and other consumer protections. ________________________________________________ Human needs customers such as hospitals, schools...
BLOG: Railroad Commission Considers Critical Designation Rules for Natural Gas Providers

BLOG: Railroad Commission Considers Critical Designation Rules for Natural Gas Providers

by TCCFUI | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Gas

Weatherizing gas facilities can be costly — according to some estimates, up to $50,000 for new and existing wellheads — and lawmakers on the Business and Commerce committee noted that some operators may simply chose to pay $150 to avoid the expense....

Blog: Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program Adds to Residential Bills

by TCCFUI | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Rates and Service

The ACSC reviewed a series of GRIP rate increases in a portion of the Atmos service area. By R.A. Dyer The Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program, or GRIP, allows monopoly gas utilities to increase rates even if the company’s overall expenditures are declining, even...
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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

  • New ERCOT Seasonal Report Predicts Very High Energy Reserves for Fall 2023
  • ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion
  • New ERCOT Peak Demands Record Webpage Includes Current and Historical Records
  • News Round-Up: September 2023
  • Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Pending ERCOT “Real-Time Co-Optimization” Market Overhaul

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