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Dalhart council approves resolution joining multi‑city rate settlement with Atmos Energy
Summary
Dalhart joined Amarillo, Lubbock and Channing in approving a settlement agreement with Atmos Energy relating to a full rate case before the Texas Public Utility Commission; council discussion noted the company had proposed changes to meter fees and that the settlement shifts some charges to per‑unit consumption.
The Dalhart City Council approved a resolution at its April 28 meeting to join a multi‑city settlement agreement with Atmos Energy related to a full rate case filed at the Texas Public Utility Commission.
Council members said Atmos had proposed adjustments that would have raised a monthly meter fee—discussants described a $25 per month meter charge in the proposal—but that change was negotiated out of the settlement. Council discussion noted that under the settlement, some charges shift toward consumption rather than a flat meter fee; presenters said the exact effect depends on each customer’s gas usage.
A speaker at the meeting summarized the history: Atmos uses interim filings (GRIP filings) every few years; this matter proceeded to a full rate case, which prompted the regional coalition of cities including Amarillo, Lubbock, Dalhart and Channing to engage outside counsel and negotiate a settlement. The council approved a resolution authorizing Dalhart to join the settlement; the motion passed with an affirmative vote and no opposition recorded on the transcript excerpt.
The resolution and settlement are administrative actions authorizing participation in the negotiated outcome with Atmos Energy; any concrete rate changes would be implemented under PUC oversight and according to the terms of the settlement.
