Colleyville — The City Council on Oct. 8 unanimously approved a resolution denying Encore Electric Delivery Company LLC’s filing to raise transmission and distribution rates, after staff and the city coalition’s consultants concluded the proposed increases were excessive.

City attorney and staff explained that Encore filed a systemwide request in June seeking roughly a 13% increase in transmission and distribution revenue (the packet described a 12.3% increase for residential customers and a much larger percentage for streetlighting). The council voted to adopt a formal denial (Resolution R‑25‑5581) after the city’s participation in a multi‑city steering committee reviewed the company’s data and recommended denial. City staff said the denial does not prevent Encore from appealing; the company could pursue review before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, which would decide the final allowable rates.

City staff cautioned that denial does not guarantee no increase — the council heard that a final outcome is likely to be resolved at the state level and that the Public Utility Commission commonly adjusts requested increases. The mayor and council members emphasized the cost impacts on residents and municipal streetlighting budgets and said they wanted a full review before approving higher rates.

Why it matters: Utility delivery rate changes influence residents’ monthly bills and the city’s streetlighting expenses. Municipal denials shift the dispute to the state regulator, which historically has authority to set final allowed revenues.

What’s next: City staff and the steering‑committee legal team will proceed with regulatory processes and coordination; Encore may file an appeal with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.