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...
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...
by ACSC | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action
Had Energy Transfer followed through, about a third of the plants owned by the state’s largest power generator, Luminant, could have suspended operations. ________________________________________________ Energy Transfer — a major natural gas pipeline company with...
by ACSC | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action
Although generally supportive of the proposed changes, ACSC called for further clarity regarding “interruptible contracts” and other consumer protections. ________________________________________________ Human needs customers such as hospitals, schools and emergency...
by ACSC | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action
A list of some of the most important of these post-Winter Storm Uri reforms, including those set to take effect in time for this year’s winter season. ________________________________________________ In response to the political upheaval following February’s...
by ACSC | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action
Facing a statutory deadline, the agencies adopted the guidelines during parallel meetings held within a few hours of each other. ________________________________________________ Rules governing how natural gas facilities receive critical designations as a means to...