MUNI-NEWORLEANS COUNTYlocal legislationRegular Agenda

Authorization for Delta New Orleans Gas Company to Hedge 2026-2027 Winter Gas Prices

Original title: RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-191 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND MCCARRON Brief: RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING DELTA NEW ORLEANS GAS COMPANY, LLC TO HEDGE A PORTION OF ITS 2026-2027 WINTER HEATING SEASON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM NATURAL GAS REQUIREMENTS Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

May 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision allows the utility company to stabilize the cost of natural gas for the 2026-2027 winter, which directly impacts the wholesale price the company pays and potentially influences the rates charged to local gas customers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

The company is granted legal authorization to engage in specific financial hedging activities for its 2026-2027 gas supply.

Natural gas customers in New Orleans

Customers are affected by the utility's gas procurement costs, which are a factor in determining retail gas rates.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC to use financial hedging strategies to manage natural gas costs for the 2026-2027 winter heating season. Hedging is a practice used to lock in prices for a portion of the gas supply to reduce exposure to market price volatility.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a gas company to 'hedge'?

Hedging is a financial strategy where the company enters into contracts to lock in the price of natural gas in advance, protecting against potential price spikes during the winter.

Will this change my monthly gas bill?

The resolution authorizes the company to manage its supply costs; while hedging is intended to stabilize prices, it does not explicitly guarantee a specific rate for individual customers.

Key Facts

The City Council authorized Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC to hedge a portion of its natural gas requirements.
The authorization specifically applies to the 2026-2027 winter heating season.
The resolution was introduced by Councilmembers Morrell and McCarron.
The matter was formally introduced on May 7, 2026.
The resolution is filed under number R-26-191 and internal file TMP-2314.

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Advance Planning

The resolution addresses the 2026-2027 winter season, indicating long-term procurement planning by the utility.

Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

Connected Entities

personMorrell“City Councilmember and co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMcCarron“City Councilmember and co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

otherTMP-2314“The internal file tracking number.”Map →

organizationDelta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC“The utility company authorized to perform the gas hedging.”Map →

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