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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 ACSC | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Gas Consumers, Regulatory Action, Safety

The Rate Review Mechanism is a set of rules negotiated with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. ________________________________________________ On April 1, Atmos Energy filed Rate Review Mechanism paperwork to increase monthly residential rates in its Mid-Tex and...
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 ACSC | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog, Gas Consumers, Regulatory Action, Safety

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: Atmos Details Infrastructure Spending, Forecasts Higher Gas Bills

Blog: Atmos Details Infrastructure Spending, Forecasts Higher Gas Bills

by ACSC | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Gas Consumers, Reports

During an earnings call, the company reported $242.2 million in increased capital expenditures during the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2020. ________________________________________________ Atmos customers across its multi-state system may face bill increases of...
BLOG: Railroad Commission Approves TGS Rate Settlement

BLOG: Railroad Commission Approves TGS Rate Settlement

by ACSC | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Gas Consumers, Regulatory Action

August TGS Rate Case Settlement leads to Avoided-Cost Savings. We recently analyzed a series of Texas gas utility rate cases, comparing the companies’ requested hikes with final approved rates. We also have analyzed utility rate requests in which cities intervened for...
BLOG: More than $100 Million in Annual GRIP Charges Since 2019

BLOG: More than $100 Million in Annual GRIP Charges Since 2019

by ACSC | Aug 25, 2020 | Blog, Gas Consumers

  Three utilities collect more than $100 million in annual GRIP charges since 2019. The Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program, or GRIP, allows monopoly gas utilities to increase rates even if the company’s overall expenditures are declining, even if its revenues...

Blog: Salary, Benefits Info for New CenterPoint CEO

by ACSC | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Gas Consumers, Utility News

New CenterPoint CEO said to prioritize shareholders, regulators. ________________________________________________ The new CEO of Houston’s CenterPoint Energy will receive a base salary of $1.35 million per year, plus a sign-on equity stock award valued at $1 million,...
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