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...
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...
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...
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....
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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