Denton Renewable Resource Plan Review and Policy Models
Denton
Summary
Staff put a price tag on Denton's 100% renewable electricity: roughly $14.7 million a year, about $7 a month on the average residential bill. The council leaned toward keeping bills flat by drawing down an over-collected energy fund rather than skipping the planned 3% base rate increase.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $7 per month of the average residential electric bill is attributable to the renewable portfolio; the proposed 3% base increase would be offset to keep bills flat.
Ratepayers benefit if bills stay flat; the utility's bond rating is protected by continued base rate increases.
Ratepayers could face higher future increases if the one-time surplus is used instead of compounding base rate increases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 27, 2026
Staff put a price tag on Denton's 100% renewable electricity: roughly $14.7 million a year, about $7 a month on the average residential bill. The council leaned toward keeping bills flat by drawing down an over-collected energy fund rather than skipping the planned 3% base rate increase.
Public Utilities Board — October 19, 2026
Denton Municipal Electric reviewed the financial and operational history of the 100% renewable energy plan, discussing rate impacts, market volatility, REC management, and four potential future policy models.
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