BMDD Executive Director Ray Tipton addresses the City Council during Tuesday’s meeting

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Resolution denying the Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s Application to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates by about $834 million.

On June 26, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC filed an application with cities retaining original jurisdiction seeking to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates by approximately 13% over present revenues. The Company asked the City to approve a 12.3% increase in residential rates and a 51% increase in street lighting rates. This requested increase on an average residential customer would be cost about $7.90 per month.

In a prior City action, Oncor’s rate request

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