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Irving discusses suspension of Encore delivery rate increase; council to let coalition negotiate
Summary
Council discussed a resolution to suspend the effective date of an Encore Electric Delivery Company rate filing that would raise residential delivery rates about 12.3% and street lighting rates by ~51%; staff said the city is part of a 170‑city coalition and will work with outside counsel and consultants to challenge and negotiate the request.
Irving city officials on July 10 described a pending rate case filed by Encore Electric Delivery Company that requests a change to distribution (delivery) rates, including a 12.3% average residential increase and a much larger proposed increase to street lighting rates.
City attorney and staff overview: City legal staff explained that the city retains regulatory jurisdiction over Encore's distribution rates within Irving and that Irving participates in a coalition of about 170 cities that collectively retain outside counsel and consultants to review and…
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