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Discussion of Atmos Energy rate filing, franchise agreement, and Oncor rate denial
What this is
The council will review and discuss Atmos Energy's 2023 Rate Review Mechanism filing and franchise agreement, as well as a 2023 resolution denying Oncor's rate filing. These items relate to the rates and agreements governing natural gas and electric utility services in Richardson.
Why it matters
The outcome of these utility rate reviews and franchise discussions can affect how much residents and businesses pay for natural gas and electric service.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — August 7, 2023 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — August 7, 2023
Review and discuss
Official agenda language
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE ATMOS ENERGY 2023 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING, THE ATMOS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND THE 2023 ONCOR DENIAL RESOLUTION FOR RATE FILING
Documents
Related matters
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Resolution denying Oncor's application to raise electric rates in Richardson
The council will consider a resolution formally denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to change (increase) electric rates within the city, and requiring Oncor to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case expenses.
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Discussion: Atmos Energy 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing
Council will review and discuss Atmos Energy's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing, which is the annual process through which the natural gas utility proposes adjustments to the rates Richardson customers pay.
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Resolution approving Atmos Energy 2025 Rate Review Mechanism settlement
Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing. The resolution declares existing rates unreasonable, adopts new settlement tariffs, sets a pension/retiree-medical-benefits benchmark, and requires Atmos to reimburse ACSC's ratemaking expenses.
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Resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed rate increase and join cities' steering committee response
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has requested a rate change set to take effect July 31, 2025. This resolution would suspend that effective date so the city has time to study the request, join a steering committee of other Oncor-served cities to hire legal and consulting help, negotiate with Oncor, and pursue litigation or appeals if needed.
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Review Oncor rate request and possible suspension-of-rates resolution
The council will review and discuss a request by Oncor Electric Delivery to change its rates, and consider a resolution to suspend those rates while the city evaluates the proposal.