EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council voted to deny the Texas Gas Service’s proposed interim rate increase and stop new rates from implementing for 45 days, the city said Monday.
The proposed interim rate increase is part of the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP), which allows utility rates to adjust to recover some infrastructure investments. The city said the proposed rate increase would add $3.58 per month for the average customer.
The 45-day suspension will let the city evaluate the potential impact on customers…