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Council votes to deny Atmos Energy rate increase filing and seek reimbursement of rate-case expenses
Summary
On second reading the council approved Ordinance 1091 denying Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division’s proposed system-wide base-rate increase (company sought roughly $66.1 million system-wide and estimated a $16.66 monthly increase for average residential customers); the ordinance also seeks reimbursement of the city's reasonable rate-case expenses.
Levelland City Council approved Ordinance 1091 on second reading to deny Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division’s statement of intent to increase base rates. The filing sought an approximate $66.1 million system-wide increase, which Atmos reported would raise revenues from incorporated areas by about $26.9 million (an illustrative average residential impact of about $16.66 per month).
Cities served by Atmos West Texas engaged consultants who identified questionable expenses and proposed reductions; the council adopted the denial resolution and Ordinance 1091 directs notice to the company and its counsel and seeks reimbursement of the city’s reasonable rate-case expenses. The ordinance was approved unanimously on second reading; Atmos may appeal to the Railroad Commission within 30 days per the process described in the staff presentation.
