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Electric utility seeks council approval to hedge power prices on a new exchange that trades in one-hour blocks

Denton Municipal Electric now hedges only through ICE and ICE NGX, which sell eight-hour blocks. A consent item Tuesday would sign it up with ElectronX, a federally regulated Chicago exchange, with a $25,000 opening deposit.

Isabel AbbottOctober 27, 20262 min read

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City Hall4 days ago
Third installment of a state water loan, $57.2 million, goes to council Tuesday for the Ray Roberts plant expansion
The Texas Water Development Board money carries a 4.29% borrowing cost over 30 years, which staff say saves about $12.2 million compared with selling city bonds on the open market.
City Hall5 days ago
Electric utility's reserve hits $154.6 million as council weighs a 3% base rate increase or a flat-bill option
Staff will show the council Tuesday how a 3% base rate increase could raise a typical bill to $137.56 a month, or leave it at $135.36 if the energy cost adjustment is lowered.
City Hall5 days ago
City asks Congress for $1 million toward raising the flood-prone Mingo Road bridge, plus barriers for downtown crowds
A federal briefing set for the council's Oct. 27 work session lists two earmark requests that made House subcommittee bills, and a $2 million sewer award still waiting on paperwork.
City Hall6 days ago
Library and senior center could share a Ryan Road site under four bond options going to council Oct. 27
Voters approved $96.9 million in 2023 for a new South Branch Library and Active Adult Center; staff will ask the council whether to build together, separately, expand the current sites or buy existing space.
City Hall6 days ago
E-bike rebates nearly tripled last year, and a city sustainability panel weighs a push for solar on warehouses Oct. 28
Denton paid 297 e-bike rebates in the 2025-26 budget year, up from 101, and its GreenSense efficiency money ran out in August; advisory members review the results Oct. 28.
City Hall7 days ago
District 1 candidates back a tougher ethics rule at their only forum before early voting, as finance reports show small war chests
All four candidates for the vacant council seat said they support requiring disclosure of private meetings with developers; 960 District 1 voters cast ballots in person on the first day of early voting.
City Hall8 days ago
Fire engines' holiday parade is coming back with published routes, and US 380 lighting is running ahead of schedule
Answers to council questions in the city's latest Friday staff report also put Bowling Green Park's finish around the end of March and price a new economic development plan at $100,000 to $200,000.
City Hall8 days ago
Ray Roberts water plant expansion now carries a $628 million construction estimate
A quarterly update to Denton's Public Utilities Board today puts the 20-million-gallon-a-day expansion's construction start in 2027 and lists $974.6 million in water projects.

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Electric utility seeks council approval to hedge power prices on a new exchange that trades in one-hour blocks

More City Hall

Third installment of a state water loan, $57.2 million, goes to council Tuesday for the Ray Roberts plant expansion

Electric utility's reserve hits $154.6 million as council weighs a 3% base rate increase or a flat-bill option

City asks Congress for $1 million toward raising the flood-prone Mingo Road bridge, plus barriers for downtown crowds

Library and senior center could share a Ryan Road site under four bond options going to council Oct. 27

E-bike rebates nearly tripled last year, and a city sustainability panel weighs a push for solar on warehouses Oct. 28

District 1 candidates back a tougher ethics rule at their only forum before early voting, as finance reports show small war chests

Fire engines' holiday parade is coming back with published routes, and US 380 lighting is running ahead of schedule

Ray Roberts water plant expansion now carries a $628 million construction estimate

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