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Council joins other West‑Texas cities in denying Encore Electric rate increase; refers matter to PUC

6490036 · October 15, 2025

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The council adopted a resolution to deny Encore Electric Company LLC’s proposed rate change and to seek consolidated proceedings at the Public Utility Commission; staff said the action mirrors other cities west of I‑35.

The Odessa City Council adopted a resolution on Oct. 14 finding that Encore Electric Company LLC’s proposed rate change within the city should be denied and that the city will seek consolidated proceedings before the Public Utility Commission (PUC).

City staff said the council previously suspended the rate increase and that Odessa is joining other municipalities west of Interstate 35 in denying the requested rate change to preserve the city’s rights and to ask the PUC for a single hearing to resolve issues. The resolution also directs the city secretary to notify Encore and the company’s counsel.

Council members approved the resolution unanimously; staff said the language follows the same approach other regional cities have taken in pending rate cases and that the city had provided requested documents to the Attorney General earlier in related matters.