Item 4EResolution No. 07-055, Denying the request of Atmos Energy Corp.
September 18, 2007
Background
Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP)
Texas Legislature in 2003 enacted GRIP statute;
Encourage gas utilities to invest in their systems to ensure system safety;
Surcharge request cannot become effective until 60 days following filing;
Effective date may be suspended by a city;
Atmos GRIP surcharge request
Monthly surcharge
Residential customers $0.59;
Commercial customers $1.47;
Industrial customers $28.74;
Resolution No. 07-055
Denies the GRIP rate request;
Provides for an immediate effective date;
States the City’s support for legislative reform of the GRIP statute;
Request City’s legislative delegation to support GRIP reform in the 81st Regular Session;
QUESTIONS? Please contact Sharen Jackson 817.748.8042