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Levelland council unanimously denies Atmos Energy rate filing on first reading
Summary
On first reading the Levelland City Council found Atmos Energy West Texas division's proposed rate increase unreasonable and voted to deny the company's statement of intent; the ordinance also seeks reimbursement of the city's rate-case expenses from the company.
The Levelland City Council on first reading adopted an ordinance finding Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas division’s statement of intent to increase natural gas rates within the city to be unreasonable and denying the proposed rate change.
The ordinance states that Atmos filed a statement of intent on or about Oct. 25, 2024 seeking an annual increase the city described in its staff presentation; council’s review, supported by designated attorneys and consultants, concluded that the company’s proposed rates were excessive. The ordinance requires Atmos to continue charging existing rates to customers within the city while preserving the city’s right to recover its reasonable rate-case expenses from the company.
A council member moved to approve the ordinance (filed as Ordinance 10-91 on first reading), a second was given and the motion carried with no recorded opposition. The action was described as the first reading of the ordinance; the ordinance text requires notice to Atmos and to legal counsel as specified in the ordinance.
No detailed fiscal projection for the city or for ratepayers was presented in the hearing; the ordinance record states only the council’s finding that the proposed rates are unreasonable and that the company should reimburse reasonable rate-case expenses to the city.
The ordinance will return for further action as required by municipal procedure.
