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RESOLUTION NO. 2OOv~ 0.~~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A CHANGE IN THE
TARIFFS OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID-TEX DIVISION ("ATMOS") AS A
RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT BETWEEN ATMOS AND THE ATMOS TEXAS
MUNICIPALITIES ("ATM"); FINDING THAT THE RATES SET BY THE ATTACHED
TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE; FIlVDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIED
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; DECLARING AN EFFECTNE DATE; AND
REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL
COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("City") is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility
Regulatory Act ("GURA") and under § 103.001 of GURA has exclusive original jurisdiction
over Atmos Energy Corporation -Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos") rates, operations, and services of
a gas utility within the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City has participated in prior cases regarding Atmos as part of a
coalition of cities known as the Atmos Texas Municipalities ("ATM"), including Railroad
Commission Gas Utilities ("GUD") Docket No. 9400, numerous filings by Atmos pursuant to
Section 104.301 of GURA, GUD Docket No. 9670 and GUD Docket No. 9762; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2008, ATM and Atmos entered into a settlement agreement
which provided for a new mechanism to review changes in rates known as the "Rate Review
Mechanism" or "RRM"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the new regulatory mechanism Atmos filed for an increase in
rates of approximately forty-t~vo million dollars ($42 million), to be effective on October 1,
2008; and
WHEREAS, the RRM is a three-year experiment which is aimed at reducing rate case
expenses and encouraging a more collaborative effort at arriving at just and reasonable gas rates;
and
WHEREAS, for over three months the experts representing ATM have been analyzing
data and interviewing Atmos' management; and
WHEREAS, ATM's experts have concluded that slightly less than half of the amount
requested by Atmos should be put into rates; and
WHEREAS, Atmos has agreed to reduce its requested increase in rates by more than fifty
percent (50%); and
WHEREAS, in connection with this • first RRM, the customer charge for residential
customers will be reduced from $10.69 to $7.00, benefitting thousands of fixed income and low-
use customers; and
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WHEREAS, in connection with the implementation of this rate request, an energy
conservation program will be instituted to benefit customers of modest means; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of ATM and its lawyers recommend approval of the
attached tariffs, set forth as Attachment A; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. That the statements set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in
all things approved and adopted.
SECTION 2. The amended tariffs in Attachment A are hereby adopted to become
effective on October 1, 2008.
SECTION 3. The proof of revenues in Attachment B, the average bill calculations, and
the document entitled "Rate Review Mechanism - 1St Year of Effective Period -Allocation of
Settlement Increase by Customer Class" has been relied upon in connection with the adoption of
the amended tariffs.
SECTION 4. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things
conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage with rates
authorized by the Attached Tariffs to be effective in accordance with the terms of the Settlement
Agreement.
SECTION 6. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Atmos Mid-Tex, care of Joe T.
Christian, Director of Rates, at Atmos Energy Corporation, 5420 LB J Freeway, Suite 1800,
Dallas, Texas 75204, and to Jim Boyle, Counsel to ATM, at Herrera & Boyle, PLLC, 816
Congress Avenue, Suite 1120, Austin, TX 78701.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~~ day of , 2008.
M O ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
JOHN M. KNIGHT, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID TEX DNiSION
RRC TARIFF NO: 19843
REVISION NO: 0
RATE SCHEDULE:'R -RESIDENTIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division {except Environs areas and the City of Dallas)
EFFECTIVE DATE:10!0112008 PAGE: 23
Application
Applicable to Residential Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured
through one meter.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery,. additional
charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being furnished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill wail be calculated by adding the following Customer and Mcf charges to the
amounts due under the riders listed below:
Change Amount
Customer Charge per Bill 7.00 per month
Commodity Charge -All Mcf 2.24.10 per Mcf.
Gas Gost Recovery: Plus an amount far.gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated
in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.
Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization
calculated in accordance with Rider WNA.
Rate Review Mechanism: Commodity Charge includes an amount calculated in accordance with
Rider RRM.
Franchise Fee Adjustment Plus.an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Franchise Fees are to be assessed solely to customers within municipal limits. This does not
apply to Environs Customers.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
Agreement
An Agreement for Gas Service may be required:
Notice
Service. hereunder and' the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/'13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DNISION
RRC TARIFF NO.: 19844
REVISION NO: 0
RATE SCHEDULE:C -COMMERCIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division (except Environs areas and the City of Dallas)
EFFECTNE DATE:10!01/2008 PAGE: 24
Application
Applicable to Commercial Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured
through one meter and to Industrial Customers with an average annual usage of less than 3,000 Mcf.
Type of Service
Where service of the. type desired by Customer is not already. available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contracf arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being famished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill will. be calculated by adding the following Customer and Mcf charges to the
amounts due under the riders listed below:
Charge Amount
Customer Charge per Bill 13.50 per month
Commodity Charge -All Mcf 0.9809 per Mcf
Gas Cost F2ecovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated
iri accordance rrvitFi Part {a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.
Weather Normalisation Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization
calculated iri accordance with Rider WNA.
Rate Review Mechanism: Commodity Charge includes an amount calculated in accordance with
Rider RRfVI.
Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Franchise Fees are to be assessed solely to customers within municipal limits. This does not
apply to Environs Customers.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
Agreement
An Agreement for Gas Service maybe required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided. are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
havingjurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RRC TAR[FF NO: 19842
MID-TEX DIVISION REVISION NO: 0
RATE SCHEDULE:I -INDUSTRIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division (except Environs areas and the City of Dallas}
EFFECTNE DATE:10(0912008 PAGE: 25'
Application
Applicable to Industrial Customers with a maximum daily usage .(MDU) of less than 3,500 MMBtu per day
for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured through one meter. Service for
Industrial Customers with an MDU equal to or greater than 3,500 MMBtu per day wiil be provided at
Company's sole option and will require special contract arrangements between Company and Customer.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service tieing furnished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and MMBtu charges to the
amounts due under the riders listed below:
Charge Amount
Customer Charge perMeter 425.00 per month
First 0 MMBtu to 1,500 N1MBtu 0.2733 per MMBtu
Next 3,500 MMBtu 0.1993 per MMBtu
All MNIBtu over 5,000 MMBtu 0.0427 per MMBtu
Gas Cost Recovery` Plus an amount. for gas costs. and upstream. transportation costs calculated
in accordance with Part (a) and. Part (b}, respectively, of Rider GCR:
Rate Review Nteehanism: Commodity Charge includes an amount calculated in accordance with
Rider RRM.
Franchise .F.ee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Franchise Fees are to be assessed solely to customers within municipal limits: This does not
apply to Environs Customers.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the appl'~cable rider(s}.
Curtaitmerit Overpull Fee
Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer's deliveries,
Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay
Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy poinf listed iri Platts Gas Daily published for the
applicable Gas Day in the table entitled "Daily Price 5urvey."
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DIVISION
RRC TARIFF NO: 19842
REVISION NO: 0
RATE SCHEDULE:I -INDUSTRIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division (except Environs areas and the City of Dallas)
EFFECTNE DATE:90/0112008 PAGE: 26
Replacement tndez
Iri the event the "midpoint o~ "common° price for the Katy point listed in Plaits Gas Daily iri the table
entitled "Daily Price Survey° is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees
utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely
approximating the applicable index.
Agreement
Ari Agreemenf for Gas Service may be required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
Special Conditions
In order to receive service under Rate I, Customer must have the type of meter required by Company.
Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13!2008
ATMOS ENEf2GY COi2PORATION RRC TARIFF NO: 19845
MID-TEX DIVISION REVISION NO: 0
RATE SCHEDULE:T -TRANSPORTATION
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division (except Environs areas and the City of Dallas)
EFFECTIVE DATE:10/01/2008 PAGE: 2T
Application
Applicable, in the event that Company has entered Into a Transportation Agreement, to a customer
directly connected to the Atmos Energy Corp.,. Mid-Tex Division Distribution System (Customer) for the
transportation. of all natural gas supplied by Customer or Customer's agent at ane Point of Delivery for
use in Customer's facility:
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point ofDelivery, additional
charges and special confract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being furnished.
Mon#hly Rate
Customer's bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and MMBtu charges to the amounts
and quantities due under the riders listed. below:
Charge.Amount
Customer Charge per Meter 425.00 per month
First 0 MNIBtu to '1,500 MMBtu 0.2733 per MMBtu
Next 3,500 MMBtu 0.1893 per fVIMBtu
All MMBtu over 5,000 MMStu 0.0427 per MMBtu
Upstream Transportation Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for upstream transportation .costs in
accordance with Part (bj of Rider GCR:
Rate Review Mechanism: Commodity Charge includes an amount calculated in accordance with
Rider RRM.
Retention Adjustment: Plus a quantity of gas as calculated in accordance with Rider RA.
Franchise Fee Adjustment:. Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Franchise Fees are to be assessed solely to customers within municipal limits. This does not
apply to Environs Customers.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated irr accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
imbalance Fees
All fees charged to Customer under this Rafe Schedule. will be charged based on the quantities
determined under the applicable Transportation Agreement.and quantifies will not be aggregated for any
Customer with multiple Transportation Agceements~for the purposes of such fees.
Issued 13y: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Dale Issued: 08/13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RRC TARIFF NO: 19845
MID-TEX DIVI$iON REVISION NO: 0
RATE SCHEDULE:T-TRANSPORTATION
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division {except Environs areas and the City of Dallas)
EFFECTIVE DATE:10/01!2008 PAGE: 28
Monthly Imbalance Fees
Customer shall pay Company the greater of {i) $0.10 per MMBtU, or {ii) 150°k of the difference per MMBtu
between the highest and lowest "midpoint" price for the Katy point listed in P/atfs Gas Daily in the table
entitled `Daily Price Survey" during such month, for the MMBtu of Customer's monthly Cumulative
Imbalance, as det7ned in the applicable Transportation Agreement, at the end of each month that exceeds
10% of Customer's receipt quantities'for the month.
Curtailment Overpull Fee
Upon notification by~ Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customers deliveries,
Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay
Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy point fisted in P!efts Gas Daily published for the
applicable Gas Day in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey."
Replacement lndex
In the event the "midpoint° or "common° price for the Katy point listed in Plaits Gas Daily in the table
entitled "Daily Price Survey" is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees
utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas Industry and most closely
approximating the applicable index.
Agreement
A transportation agreement is required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
Special Conditions
In order to receive service under Rate T, customer must have the type of meter required by Company.
Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13!2008
ATlti'IOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DIVISION REVISION NO: 0
RIDER:GCR -GAS COST RECOVERY
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division
EFFECTIVE DATE:10/01/2006 PAGE: 40
Applicable to Rate R, Rate C., and .Rate I for al{ gas sales made by Company, and applicable to Rate R,
Rate C, Rate I, and Rate T for recovery of Pipeline Systerri costs. The total gas cost recovery amount
due is determined by adding the gas cost calculated in Section (a) below and the pipeline cost calculated
in Section (b) belovr.
The amount due for gas cost {Section (a)) is determined by multiplying the Gas Cost Recovery Factor
GCRF) by the Customer's monthly volume. For Customers receiving service under Rate R and Rate C,
monthly volume will be calculated on a Mcf basis. For Customers receiving service under Rate I;
monthly volume will be calculated on an MMBtu basis and the quantities will be adjusted as necessary to
recover actual gas costs.
The amount due for pipeline cost (Section (b)) is determined by multiplying the Pipeline Cost Factor
PCF) by the Customer's monthly volume. Far Customers receiving service under Rate R and Rate C,
monthly volume will be calculated an an Mcf basis. For Customers receiving service under Rate I and
Rate T, monthly volume will be calculated on an MMBtu basis and the' quantifies will be adjusted as
necessary to recover actual gas costs.
a) Gas Cost
Method of Calculation
The monthly gas cost adjustment is calculated by the application of a Gas Cost Recovery Factor (GCRF),
as determined with the following formula:
GCRF =Estimated Gas Cost Factor (EGCF} + Reconciliation Factor (RF) + Taxes (TXS)
EGCF =Estimated cost of gas, including lost and unaccounted for gas attributed to residential,
commercial, and industrial sales, and any reconciliation balance of unrecove~ed gas costs, divided
by the estimated total residential, commercial, and industrial sales. Lost and unaccounted for gas is
limited to 5%.
RF =Calculated by dividing the difference between the Actual Gas Cost.lncurred, inclusive of
interest over the preceding twelve-month period ended June 30 and the Actual Gas Cost Billed
over that same twelve-month period by the estimated total residential, commercial, and industrial
sales for the succeeding October through Jurie billing month"s. The interest rate to be used is the
annual interest rate publ'~shed by the PUC every December. The interest rate of~2008 is 4.89%.
Actual Gas Cost Incurred =The sum of the costs booked in Atrrios Energy Corp., Mid-Tex
Division account numbers 800 through 813.and 858 of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts,
including the net impact of injecting and withdrawing gas from storage. Also includes a credit or
debit for any out-of-period. adjustments or unusual or nonrecurring costs typically considered gas
costs and a credit for amounts received as Imbalance Fees or Curtailment Overpull Fees.
Actual Gas Cost Billed =EGCF rimultiplied by the monthly volumes billed to Residential,
Commeraal and Industrial Sales customers, less the total amount of gas cost determined fo have
been uncollectible and written off which remain unpaid for each month of the .reconciliation period.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DIVISION REVISION NO: 0
RIDER:GCR -GAS COST RECOVERY
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division
EFFECTIVE DATE:10/01/2008 PAGE: 41
Any amount remaining in the reconciliation balance after the conclusion of the period of
amortization will be maintained in the reconciliation balance and included in the collection of the
next RF.
Atmos Energy shall file annual reports with the Commission, providing by month thefollowing
amounts: Gas Cost Written Off. Margin Written Off, Tax and Other Written Off, Total Written Off,
Gas Cost Co{iected and Margin Collected.
TXS =Any statutorily imposed assessments or taxes applicable to the purchase of gas divided by
the estimated total residential, commercial, and industrial sales.
ADJ =Any surcharge or refund ordered by a regulatory authority, inclusive of interest, divided by the
estimated total residential, commercial, and industrial sales is to be fnclucied as a separate line item
surcharge.
b) Plpeltne Cost
Method of. Calculation
Each month, a Pipeline Cost Factor (PCF) is calculated separately for each Pipeline Cost Rate Class
listed below. The formula for the PCF is:
PCF = PP / S, where:
PP _ (P - A) x D, where:
P =Estimated monthly cost of pipeline service calculated pursuant to Rate CGS
D =Pipeline service allocation factor for the rate class as approved in the Company's most recent
rate case, as follows:
Pi eline Cost Rate.Class.Allocation Factor D
Rate R -Residential Service 634698
Rate C -Commercial Service 302824
Rate I - Indus#rial Service and Rate T ~= Trans ortation ServJce 062478. _. .
A~=Adjustment applied in the cun'ent month to correct for the difference between the actual and
estimated pipeline cost revenue of the second preceding month, calculated by the formula:
A = R.- {C - A2), where:
R = Ac#ual revenue received from the application of the PP component in the second preceding
month.
C =Actual pipeline costs for the second preceding month.
A2 =The adjustment (A) applied to the PP component in the second preceding month.
Issued By: David J. Panic Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2008
AT1UiOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MtD-TEX DNISION REVISION NO: 0
RIDER:GCR -GAS COST RECOVERY
APPLtCA6l.E T0:Entire Division
EFFECTNE GATE:10!01/2008 PAGE: 42
S =Estimated Mcf or MMBtu for the rate class for the current billing month.
The PCF is calculated to the nearest 0.0001 cent.
The Pipeline Cost to be billed is determined by multiplying the Mcf or MMBtu used by the appropriate
PCF. The Pipeline Cost is determined to the nearest whole cent.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DIVISION REVISION NO: 0
RIDER:FF -FRANCHISE FEE ADJUSTMENT
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division
EFFECTNE DATE:1D/01120D8 PAGE: 43
Application
Applicable to Customers inside the corporate limits of an incorporated municipality that imposes a
municipal franchise fee upon Company for the Gas Service provided to Customer. Franchise Fees to be
assessed solely to customers within the municipal IEmits. This does not apply to Environs customers.
Monthly Adjustment
Company. will adjust Customer's bill each month in an amount equal to the municipal franchise fees
payable for the Gas Service provided to Customer by Company. Municipal franchise flees are determined
by each municipality's franchise ordinartc?. Each municipality's franchise ordinance will specify the
percentage and applicability of franchise fees.
From time to time, Company will make further adjustments to Customer's bill to account for any over- or
under-recovery of municipal franchise fees by Company.
tssued By:. David J_ Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2A08
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE ATMOS ENERGY CORP.,
MID-TEX DNISION
RtDEFt:Rider WNA -Weather Normalization Adjustment
APPLICABLE TO:Entire System (except Environs areas
and the City of Dallas)
REVISION:
DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE:11/0112008 PAGE: 1 OF 2
RIDER WfdA -Weather MormaEization Adiustmenf
Provisions for Adiustment
The base rate per fdlcf (1,000,000 Bfu) for gas service set forth in any Rate Schedules utilized by.the
cities of the Mid-Tex Division service area for determining normalized winter period revenues shall be
adjusted by an amount hereinafter described, which amount is referred to as the "Weather Normalization
Adjustment." The Weather Normalization Adjustment shall apply to all temperature sensitive residential,
and comrriercial bills based on meters read during the revenue months of November through April. The
five regional weather stations are Abilene, Austin, Dallas, Waco, and Wichita Falls.
Computation of Weather Normalization Adlushnent
The Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor shall be computed to the nearest one-hundredth cent
per Mcf by the following formula:
HSFi x (NDD-ADD) )
WNAFi =Ri --
Blti + (HSFi x ADD) )
Where
i =any particular Rate Schedule or billing classification within any such
particular Rate Schedule that contains more than one billing classification
WNAFi =Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor for the ith rate schedule or
classification expressed in cents per Mcf
Ri =base rate of Temperature sensitive sales for the ith schedule or
classification approved by the entity exercising original jurisdiction.
HSFi =heat sensitive factor fnr the ith schedule or classification calculated as the
slope of the linear regression of average sales per bill (Mcf) and actual
heating degree days: by month for the test year'by schedule or classification
and weather station as part of the RRM filing.
NOD =billing cycle normal heating degree days calculated as the simple ten-year
average of actual heating degree days.
ADD =billing cycle actual heating degree days.
Bli =base load sales far the ith schedule or classification calculated as the y-
intercept of the linear regression of average sales per bill (Mcf) and actual
heating degree days by month for the test year by schedule or classification
and weather station as part of the RRM filing.
The Weather Normalization Adjustment for the jth customer in ith rate schedule is computed as:
WNA, = WNAF~ x qt
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE ATMOS ENERGY CORP.,
MID TEX DIVISIOPI
RATE SCHEDULE:Rate WNA -Weather Normalization Adjustment
APPLICABLE TO:Entire System (except Environs areas
and the City of Dallas)
REV[SlON:
DATE:
EFFECTNE DATE:i1/0112008 PAGE: 2 OF 2
Where q~ is the relevant sales quantity for the jth customer in ith rate schedule.
F'ilinos with Entities Exercising Original_Jurisdiction
As part of its annual RRM filing the Company will file (a) a copy of each computation of the Weather
Normalization Adjustment Factor, (b) a schedule showing the effective date of each such Weather
Normalization Adjustment, (c) a schedule showing the factors of values used in calculating such
Weather Normalization Adjustment and (d) a random sample and~audit of thirty (30) actual customer
bills, with customer information deleted, for each rate schedule or classification to which the WNA was
applied in the preceding 12 month period. To the extent that source data is needed to audit the WNA
application, such data will be provided by the Company as part of the annual RRM filing.
If the RRM is discontinued, as provided in the Rider RRM tariff, the information required herein to be
filed with the entities exercising original jurisdiction shall be filed on March 1 of each year.
Base Use/Heat SehsitivitV (HSF) Factors
Residential Commercial
Base use HSF Base use HSF
tue~Ehe. e~~~;..., 11Mf M~f!{-Inn Mrf Mrf/Hnrl
Abilene 1.27 ~ .0130 10.93 0638
Austin 1.29 ( .0133 1.8.47 0641
Dallas 1.79 .0186 20.83 0878
1Naco 1.30 .0141 11.4.1 0617
Wichita
Falls
1.35 .0143 11.62 0540
Sample WIVAF; Calculation:
1533 per Mcf =
Where
0131 x
1.2267 x
1.14 +0131 x 17) )
1 = Residential Single Block Rate Schedule
Ri = 1.2267 per MCF (Rate R -Final Order GUD.No. 9670)
HSFi = .0131 (Residential -Abilene Area)
NDD = 30 HDD (Simple ten-year average of Actual HDD for Abilene Area - 9115/46
10114106)
ADD = 17 HDD (Actua! HDD for Abilene Area - 9115706 -1 0!14/06)
30-17) )
BLi = 1.14 Mcf (Residential -Abilene Area)
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DNISION REVISION NO: 0
RIDER:CEE - CONSERVATION ~ ENERGY EFFICIENCY
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division
EFFECTIVE DATE:1!7/0112008 PAGE: 58
Puraose
Atmos Energy Mid-Tex is proposing to institute a complete Conservation & Energy Efficiency program
which will offer assistance to qualified customer segments in reducing energy consumption and lowering
energy utility bills. The proposal is one where Atmos Energy shareholders will fund a percentage of the
allowable expenses incurred annually, with a customer rate component provid€ng the remainder of~ the
funding. Following is ahigh-level, concept summary of the proposal. Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division
proposes to work with the communities it serves to develop the details of a new tariff and programs
addressing conservation and energy efficiency.
Synopsis:
Voucher system to provide free energy savings materials and supplies to qualifying customers of Atinos
Mid-Tex. Qualified Custorrters will receive up to two hundred dollars ($200.00) worth of caulking,
weather-stripping, sheathing, sealing, water heater blankets, and like materials, other energy saving.
devices such as clock-thermosta#s:,. set-back devices {°covered items°) from approved suppliers /retailers.
Company will undertake efforts to enlist support from community groups, including its own Employee
Action Program, to assist customers with installation. If it. is determined that professional installation
capabilities are necessary, the parties will agree on labor assistance amounts.
Eli ibiii
Low Income -Low-income rate-payers that qualify for heating bill .assistance through LIHEAP
agencies and all agencies that distribute Atmos °Share the Warmth" funds. Agencies !fiat allocate
assistance fuhds denote customer as Low Income, a status that lasts for one year:
Senior Citizen -Primary account holder can request eligibility through ATM call center or web-site.
Customer provides primary SSN which is verified #hrough Social Security Administration. And account.
holder that is or turns 65 years old in~that year becomes eligible.
Fundin
Initial program funding will be at two million dollars ($2,000,000). Atmos Energy shareholders will
contribute one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to .this initiative annuaity with ratepayers providing one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per year. It is proposed that the program operate on. an October 1 through
September 30 year; with benefits being capped at the two million dollar level for the initial program period.
Administration:
A third-party administrator will coordinate qualification of customers,. voucher distribution, subsequent
verification and reimbursemenf of eligible expenditures and general program administration. Program
administration expenses will be funded from the annual approved budget
Audits wilt be provided all interested parties within 120 days of the end of each program year to determine
effectiveness.
Issued By: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/13/2008
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DIVISION REVISION N0: 0
RIDER:CEE.-CONSERVATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
APPLICABLE TO:Entire Division
EFFECTIVE DATE:10/01/2008 PAGE:- 59
ReQOrt
Afmos shall file an annual report detailing cost to administer ttie program with details of the amounts paid
ouf of program for energy conversation assistance. The report shall also detail number of appiicanfs,
number rejected and accepted and reason rejected. The report shall be filed with the Gas Service
Director.
Issued By: David J..Park Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs
Date Issued: 08/1 312 008
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT CURRENT RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line Description Total Reference
a) (b) (c)
Rate R
1 Rate Characteristics:
2 Customer Charge
3 2007 RRM True-up
4
5 Consumption Charge ($/Mcf)
6
7 Rider GCR Part A
8 Rider GCR Part B
9
10 Billin4 Units (1 ):
11 Bills
12 Total MCF
13
14 Present Revenue:
RRM Settlement Tariff,
10.69 Rate R
0.00
RRM Settlement Tariff,
1.2710 Rate R
8.1244 Schedule H
0.6243 schedule t
17,069,679 Billing Determinants Study
78,708,921 Billing Determinants Study
15 Customer Charge 182,474,869
16 2007 RRM True-up
17 Consumption Charge 100,039,039
18 Base Revenue 282,513,907
19 Rider GCR Part A 639,460,135
20 Rider GCR Part B 49,140,231
21 Subtotal 971,114,273
22 Revenue Related Taxes 58,440,682
23
24 Total Present Revenue- Rate R 1,029,554,955
25
26 Note 1: See Billing Determinants Study for details.
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT CURRENT RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line Description Total Reference
a) (b) (c)
Rate C
1 Rate Characteristics:
2 Customer Charge
3 2007 RRM True-up
4
RRM Settlement Tariff,
20.28 Rate C
0.00
RRM Settlement Tariff,
5 Consumption Charge ($/Mcf) $0.7104 Rate C
6
7 Rider GCR Part A $8.1244 Schedule H
8 Rider GCR Part B $0.5228 Schedule I
9
10 Billing Units t1):
11 Bills 1,434,516 Billing Determinants Study
12 Total MCF 50,233,642 Bilging Determinants Study
13
14 Present Revenue:
15 Customer Charge 29,091,984
16 2007 RRM True-up
17 Consumption Charge 35,685,979
18 Base Revenue 64,777,964
19 Rider GCR Part A 408,116,524
20 Rider GCR Part B 26,261,046
21 Subtotal 499,155,534
22 Revenue Related Taxes 30,038,679
23
24 Total Present Revenue- Rate C 529,194,213
25
26 Note 1: See Billing Determinants Study for details.
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TtJC DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT CURRENT RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line Description Total Reference
a) (b) (c)
Rate 18T
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
i3
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Rate Characteristics:
Customer Charge
2007 RRM True-up
Block 1 ($/MMBTU)
Block 2 ($/MMBTU)
Block 3 ($/MMBTU)
Rider GCR Part A
Rider GCR Part B
Consumption Characteristics:
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Billin4 Units (1):
Bills
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Total MMBTU
Sales Volumes
Present Revenue:
Customer Charge
2007 RRM True-up
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Base Revenue
Rider GCR Part A
Rider GCR Part B
Subtotal
Revenue Related Taxes
Total Present Revenue- Rate I&T
RRM Settlement, Rate I &
425.00 T
0.00
RRM Settlement, Rate I &
0.1933 T
RRM Settlement, Rafe I &
0.1410 T
RRM Settlement, Rate I &
0.0302 T
8.1244
0.2938
Schedule H
Schedule I
0.23502
0.26655
0.49843
10,052
9,522,217
10,799,921
20,195,218
40,517,356
2,331,063
4,272,100
1,840,645
1,522,789
609,896
8,245,429
18,494,542
11,902,411
38,642,382
2,325,460
40,967,841
Note 1: See Billing Determinants Study #or details.
1}
Billing Determinants Study
Billing Determinants Study
Biling Determinants Study
Billing Determinants Study
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT PROPOSED RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line Description Total Reference
a) (b) {c)
Rate R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Rate Characteristics:
Customer Charge
Consumption Charge ($/Mcf)
2007 RRM True-up {$/Mcf)
Rider GCR Part A
Rider GCR Part B
Billing Units (1):
Bills
Total MCF
Proposed Revenue:
Customer Charge
Consumption Charge
Base Revenue
Rider GCR Part A
Rider GCR Part B
Subtotal
Revenue Related Taxes
Total Proposed Revenue- Rate R
RRM Settlement
Agreement,
7.00 Pg 2, Item 5
2.1600
0.0810
8.1244
0.6243
17,069,679
78,708,921
119,487,753
176,385,175
295,872,928
639,460,135
49,140,231
984,473,295
59,244,614
1,043,717,909
Note 1: See Billing Determinants Study for details.
Settlement Allocation
Settlement Allocation
Schedule H
Schedule I
WP J-1.1
WP J-1.1
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT PROPOSED RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line Description Total Reference
Rate C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Rate Characteristics:
Customer Charge
Consumption Charge ($/Mci)
2007 RRM True-up ($/Mcf)
Rider GCR Part A
Rider GCR Part B
Billing Units (1):
Bills
Total MCF
Prot~osed Revenue:
Customer Charge
Consumption Charge
Base Revenue
Rider GCR Part A
Rider GCR Part B
Subtotal
Revenue Related Taxes
Total Proposed Revenue- Rate C
RRM Settlement
Agreement,
13.50 Pg 2, Item 5
0.9442
0.0367
8.1244
0.5228
1,434,516
50,233,642
19,365,966
49,273,373
68,639,339
408,116,524
26,261,046
503,016,909
30,271,052
533,287,962
Note 1: See Billing Determinants Study for details.
Settlement Allocation
Settlement Allocation
Schedule H
Schedule I
WP_J-1.2
WP_J-1.2
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT PROPOSED RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line Description Total Reference
a} (b) (c)
Rate 18T
1 Rate Characteristics:
2 Customer Charge 425.00 Settlement Allocation
3
4 Block 1 ($/MMBTU)0.2352 Settlement Allocation
5 Block 2 ($/MMBTU)0.1715 Settlement Allocation
6 Block 3 ($/MMBTU)0.0367 Settlement Allocation
7 2007 RRM True-up ($/MMBTU):Settlement Allocation
8 Block 1 ($/MMBTU)0.0381
9 Block 2 ($/MMBTU)0.0278
10 Block 3 ($/MMBTU)0.0060
11 Rider GCR Part A 8.1244 Schedule H
12 Rider GCR Part B 0.2938 Schedule I
13
14 Consumption Characteristics:
15 Block 1 (First 1,500 MMBTU)0.23502
16 Block 2 (Next 3,500 MMBTU)0.26655 1)
17 Block 3 (C+ver 5,000 MMBTU)0.49843 1)
18
19 Billing Units (1):
20 Bills 10,052 WP J-1
21 Block 1 9,522,217 WP_J-1
22 Block 2 10,799,921 WP_J-1
23 Block 3 20,195,218 WP_J-1
24 Total MMBTU 40,517,356
25
26 Sales Volumes 2,331,063 WP_J-1
27
28 Proposed Revenue:
29 Customer Charge 4,272,100
30 Block 1 2,602,422
31 BIoGc 2 2,152,424
32 Block 3 862,336
33 Base Revenue 9,889,282
34 Rider GCR Part A 18,494,542
35 Rider GCR Part B 11,902,411
36 Subtotal 40,286,235
37 Revenue Related Taxes 2,424,385
38
39 .Total Proposed Revenue- Rate 18~T 42,710,620
40
41 Note 1: See Billing Determinants Study for details.
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DNISION
RATE REVIEW MECHANISM -1ST YEAR RATE EFFECTNE PERIOD
ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT INCREASE BY CUSTOMER CLASS
Line Allocated Total True-Up Prospective
No. Customer Class Settlement Increase ~'} Amount ~'~ Amount i'~
a) (b} (c) (d)
1 Residential $14,164,235 $6,373,906 $7,790,329
2 Commercial 4,095,041 1,842,769 2,252,273
3 Industrial 8~ Transportation 1,740,723 783,326 957,398
4 Total $20,000,000 $9,000,000 $11,000,000
5
6 Note 1: Includes Pass-thru Taxes.
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DMSION
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS BY SERVICE CLASS
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Une
No.Description
Current
Revenues
Proposed
Revenues 1
Proposed
Change
Percent
Change
a)b)c)d)e}
1 Total Residential 1,029,554,955 1,043,717,909 14,162,954 1.38%
2 Total Commercial 529,194,213 533,287,962 4,093,749 0.77%
3 Total lndustriaVTransportation 40,967,841 42,710,620 1,742,778 4.25%
4 Total Other Revenue 17,199,870 17,199,870 0.00%
5 Total Operating Revenues 1,616,916,878 1,636,916,360 19,999,481 1.24%
6
7 Note:
1 Proposed Revenues are the resuR of the appECation of the proposed rates to b~4ig determErards
r.
Errata
l~
i Rate R ~ a.s Mcf
2 Customer diarge
3 Consu:npSoncharge
4 Rider GCR Part A
5 Rider GCR Part B
6
7 Subtota!
8 Rider FF 8 Rider TAX
9 Total
10
11 Custartierdrarga
12 Consumption charge
13 Rider GCR Part A
14 Rader GCR Part B
15
16 Sub~~l
17 Revenuerelafed Tax Reimbursement
18 Total
19
20
21 Rate C r~ 3li.3 Ma
22 Customer charge
23 Constunptiorl charge
24 Rider GCR Part A
25 Rider GCR Part B
2b
Z7
28 Subtotal
29 Reverwe•related Tax Reimixasemerit
30 Tatal
31
32 Custorrrercharge
33 Consumption charge
34 Rider GCR Part A
35 Rider GCR Part B
36
37 SuMotal
38 Revernre-re4~ted Taz Refmtxmemerd
39 Total
40
41 ReM 1 ~ 4031 MMBTU
42 Cusloarer drarge
43 Consumption dtarge
44 Consumpton dterge
45 Conuumption charge
46 Rider GCR Part A
47 Rider GCR Part B
48
49 Subtotal
50 Ravarwe-related Talc Reimbursemera
51 Total
52
53 Customer charge
54 Consumption oharpe
55 Cor>tumpikn dmrge
58 Consumption ctwga
57 Rider GCR Part A
58 Rider GCR Part B
59 SuMotal
60 Revenue elated Tax Reimbursement
61 Trial
62
63 Rafe T ~t4031 MMBTU
64 Customer charge
65 Consumption charge
66 Consranplloncharge
67 Consumption charge
68 Rider GCR Pert B
69
70 Subtotal
71 Reverure-related Tax Refmb~ent
72 Tort
T3
74 Custarnercharge
75 Consumption duuge
7S Consumption chrffge
n Corut.rwuen
78 Rider GCR Part B
T9 Subtotal
80 Revenue{elated Tax Reimbursement
81 Total
ATMOS EWERGY CORP., MID-TEX DNISION
AVERAGE BILL COMPARISON
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
WP_J3.2 (Avg Cull)
rase sa 9
CURRENT PROPOSED
510.69
4.6 MCF X 51.2710 =5.85
4.6 MCF X 8,1244 =37.37
4.6 A1CF X 50.6243 2.87
556.78
56.78 X 0.06018 =3.42
560.211
E7.00
4.6 MCf X 522410 10.31
4.6 MCF X 58.1244 =37.37
4.6 MCF X 50.6243 =2.67
557.55
57.55 X 0.06018 =3.46
861.01
CURRENT PROPOSED
52028
35.3 MCf X 50.7104 =25.04
35.3 MCf X 8.1244 •286.40
35.3 MCF X 0.5228 =18.43
5350.15
350.15 X 0.06078 =21.07
37122
513.50
35.3 MCF X 50.8809 34,58
35.3 MCF X 6.1244 =286.40
35.3 MCF X 50.5228 =18.43
5352.91
E352.91 X 0.06018 =2124
5374.15
CURRENT PROPOSED
5425.00
1,500 MMBTU X 50.1933 =289.95
2,531 MMBTU X 50.1410 356.84
0 MMBTU X 50.0302 0.00
4,031 MMBTU X 58.1244 =32,747.50
4,031 MMBTU X 502938 1,184.08
535,003.37
536,003.37 X 0.06018 =2,108.47
537,109.84
S 425.00
1,500 MMBTU X 502733 409.95
2,531 MIABTU X 50.1993 504.38
0 MIABTU X 50.0427 =0.00
4,037 MMHTU X 58.1244 =32,747.50
4,031 MMBN X 50.2938 =1.184.08
535,270.81
535,270.91 X 0.06018 =2,12257
537,393.48
CURRENT PROPOSED
5425.00
1,500 MMBTU X 50.1933 =289.&5
2,537 MMBTU X 50.1410 =356.84
0 MMBTU X 50.0302 =0.00
4,037 NUABTU X 50.2938 1,184.08
52,255.87
52,255.87 X 0.06018 =135.76
2,391.63
S 425.00
1.500 MMBTU X 0.2733 =409.95
2,531 MMBTU X 0.1993 =504.38
o MMBTU x so.o427 =o.oo
4,031 Mt+/83TU X 50.2938 =1.184.08
2,523.41
52,523.41 X 0.06018 =151.88
52,675.27