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Keene council approves Atmos Energy negotiated settlement and new tariffs

Keene City Council · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted resolution 2026-503 to approve the Atmos City Steering Committee settlement reducing the company's requested increase; staff said the settlement reduced the initial request by about $30,000,000 and the resolution carried on council vote.

Council voted to approve Resolution No. 2026-503 authorizing acceptance of a negotiated settlement between the Atmos City Steering Committee (of which Keene is a member) and Atmos Energy in connection with Atmos’ 2026 rate review mechanism filing. Staff described the agreement as a reduction from Atmos’ initially filed request by approximately $30,000,000 and recommended council adopt the settlement terms and associated tariffs.

A council member moved to approve Resolution 2026-503 and another council member seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote. Staff indicated the settlement will be implemented through updated tariffs consistent with the negotiated terms, and the resolution formalizes Keene’s participation in the ACSC agreement.