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pipeline and distribution facilities and two classes of service for customers that only <br /> use the pipeline facilities. All of our customers will have only one rate to pay. <br /> <br />RATE FILING PACKAGE <br /> <br /> We have improved and updated the rate filing package in many areas. We <br /> have a new detailed cost of service study and a newly designed Tariff for Gas <br /> Service. We have prepared a new depreciation study for both the Pipeline and <br /> Distribution assets and a new lead/lag study to determine the need for cash working <br /> capital. The filing package itself has been made much simpler and is presented in a <br /> format that we feel will be easier to use. Finally, we have spent many hours ensuring <br /> the connection between our books and records and the filing package is transparent <br /> and accurate. Our various accounting teams have spent a lot of time trying to make <br /> sure the financial presentations are as straightforward as possible. We are preparing to <br /> answer any questions that may arise over the course of the case as expeditiously as <br /> possible. <br /> <br />RATEINCREASE <br /> <br /> Overall, TXU Gas is asking for approximately a 7.2% rate increase. <br /> Residential rates would increase approximately 10% even though our analysis shows <br /> that an increase well in excess of this amount could be justified. For residential <br /> customers, this will increase their typical bill approximately $3.59. As a matter of <br /> policy, we believe that the increase in Residential rates should be limited to 10%. <br /> There is a slight increase for the commercial class and no increases for other classes <br /> of customers. <br /> <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />