Crockett council opposes Encore Electric's proposed 13% rate increase

The City Council of Crockett voted to oppose a proposed rate increase filed by Encore Electric Delivery Company LLC that would raise revenues by about 13%, joining the Alliance of Encore Cities in the objection.

City staff said Encore filed a statement of intent on or about June 26, 2025, seeking the increase and requested council join an Alliance of Encore Cities effort to oppose the filing. A council member moved to oppose the rate increase, another council member seconded, and the mayor called the motion carried; the meeting record does not include a roll-call tally.

Why it matters: The proposed Encore increase would affect municipal electric delivery rates charged to customers served under Encore's system. By joining the Alliance of Encore Cities, Crockett aligns with other member cities opposing the rate increase and seeking reimbursement of municipal rate-case expenses, staff said.

Details: The agenda language presented a resolution "denying Encore Electric Delivery Company, LLC application to increase rates related to Encore's statement of intent to increase rates filed on or about 06/26/2025, requiring a reimbursement of municipal rates case expenses, finding that the meeting complies with the Open Meeting Act, making other findings and provision related to the subject and declaring an effective date." Council approved the motion opposing the increase; no additional details about the alliance's next legal steps were read into the record at the meeting.

Ending: Staff will carry the council's direction forward by coordinating with the Alliance of Encore Cities; council did not vote to pursue additional actions at the meeting record beyond opposing the increase.