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Commission discussion criticizes gas utility conservation rebates, urges city to consider franchise changes and alternate program delivery
Summary
Commissioners heard a presentation critiquing proposed Texas Gas Service conservation measures and rebate levels and discussed options including franchise conditions, capital preapproval, and having Austin Energy deliver conservation programs instead of the gas utility.
Commissioners discussed a presentation (delivered by Commissioner Silverstein on behalf of Vice Chair Robbins) that examined rising natural gas bills, the role of exports and winter storm Yuri in recent price spikes, and the cost-effectiveness of Texas Gas Service’s proposed conservation rebates.
Silverstein summarized several components driving high bills, including fuel costs, securitization from Winter Storm Yuri and export-related pricing. The presentation’s author (identified in the slides as Paul) had compared Texas Gas Service rebate levels for measures such as tankless water heaters, gas dryers with moisture sensors, furnaces, range stubs and…
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