FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order amending the procedural schedule in the case of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC)'s application to construct a new electric generation station. The order, issued on Sept. 20, 2024, recognizes that no intervenors have filed testimony within the established deadlines. To streamline the proceedings, the Commission has adjusted the schedule. Key changes include: An in-person informal conference is  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted Duke Energy Kentucky a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to replace a portion of its aging AM07 natural gas pipeline. The Commission determined that replacing the pipeline with modern materials is the most cost-effective and safest long-term solution, despite higher initial costs compared to alternative options like pressure testing or retrofitting the existing pipeline. The Commission emphasized t  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved revised tariffs for East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) and its member distribution cooperatives related to the purchase of electricity from Qualified Cogeneration and Small Power Production Facilities (QFs). The revised tariffs address several key areas, including: * Tariff Structure: Streamlining the tariff structure to better align with federal regulations. * Capacity Payments: Limiting capacity payments  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order approving Hyden-Leslie Water District's request to discontinue a water loss surcharge. The surcharge, implemented in 2020, was intended to fund infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing water loss. The District has now collected the maximum allowed amount of $263,124 through the surcharge and will cease billing customers beginning in December 2024. The Commission's order emphasizes that Hyden-Leslie   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted Kentucky Power Company's request to have a stenographic transcript prepared for a hearing in its ongoing rate case. The hearing, scheduled for January 28, 2025, will address Kentucky Power's application to enter into a Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement with Bright Mountain Solar, LLC. Kentucky Power argued that a transcript would be beneficial for all parties involved, aiding in the briefing process and assist  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted Duke Energy Kentucky an extension to file responses to data requests from Commission staff in the company's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) case. Duke Energy requested the extension to allow for additional time to complete necessary modeling runs. The Commission approved the extension and adjusted the procedural schedule to accommodate the revised filing deadlines. This includes extending the deadline for stakeho  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted a motion allowing Richard Baudino, a witness for the Attorney General's Office, to testify virtually in a rate case involving Atmos Energy Corporation. Baudino requested remote testimony due to his responsibilities as the primary caregiver for a family member with long-term health care needs. Atmos Energy Corporation did not object to the request. The Commission, recognizing the importance of accommodating the w  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a First Request for Information to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the rate case filed by Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (Big Sandy RECC). This request seeks clarification from the Attorney General on several key issues related to their testimony in the case, including: The Commission is seeking an explanation for the Attorney General's proposed Test Year Expense Increase  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a Second Request for Information to Shelby Energy Cooperative, Inc. (Shelby Energy) as part of the ongoing rate case proceedings (Case No. 2024-00351). This request, issued on January 30, 2025, seeks critical information from Shelby Energy on various aspects of its operations and rate proposals. Key areas of inquiry include: * Rate Design: The Commission is seeking clarification on specific rate schedules, inclu  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a Third Request for Information to Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. (Delta Natural Gas) as part of the ongoing rate case proceedings (Case No. 2024-00346). This comprehensive request, issued on January 31, 2025, delves into various aspects of Delta Natural Gas' operations and finances. Key areas of inquiry include: * Expense Justification: Detailed justifications are sought for various expenses, including employee  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order modifying its previous decision in the rate case filed by Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. The original order, issued on December 30, 2024, included a section expressing concern about Columbia Gas of Kentucky's compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations regarding the development and implementation of an Integrity Management Plan. Following an informal conference held on January 15, 2025, the Commi  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order directing Bluegrass Water Utility Operating Company, LLC to respond to a formal complaint filed by a customer, Gary A. Smith. The complaint, filed in September 2024 and amended in December 2024, alleges unspecified issues with Bluegrass Water's services. The PSC order requires Bluegrass Water to either resolve the issues raised in the complaint or file a written answer within ten days. Additionally  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a request for information to Duke Energy Kentucky in a case involving a customer's request for a rate change. Sam Ollie Droganes filed a complaint with the Commission, arguing that their property at 207 Pike St., Covington, Kentucky should be classified as a residence and billed at a lower residential rate. The Commission's request for information seeks various documents from Duke Energy, including any communicat  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a request for information to Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. as part of the company's application to issue $34 million in long-term debt. The Commission is seeking detailed information from Delta on various aspects of its financing plan, including: * Interest Rates: An explanation of the relationship between the interest rates on Delta's promissory note and the underlying debt issued by Essential Utilities, Inc.   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order establishing a procedural schedule for the rate case filed by Dexter-Almo Heights Water District. The order outlines a series of deadlines for the submission of filings and responses, including: The District must file its responses to the Commission Staff's initial data requests by the date specified in the procedural schedule. Commission Staff will file a report containing its recommendations regarding  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order establishing a procedural schedule for the rate case filed by Southern Water and Sewer District. The order outlines a series of deadlines for the submission of filings and responses, including: Southern Water and Sewer District must file its responses to the Commission Staff's initial data requests by the date specified in the procedural schedule. Commission Staff will file a report containing its recom  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a Second Request for Information to East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) in Case No. 2024-00370. This request, issued on January 31, 2025, seeks critical information from EKPC regarding its application to construct new generation resources. The Commission is seeking clarification on a wide range of issues, including the scope of EKPC's resource plans, the integration of renewable energy sources, risk mitigation   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 17 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted The Kroger Co. (Kroger) full intervention status in the rate case filed by Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Energy). Kroger, a major commercial customer of Duke Energy, argued that its significant energy consumption and its history of participating in similar regulatory proceedings would enable it to provide valuable insights to the Commission. The Commission, in its Order, recognized Kroger's "special interest"  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted Walmart Inc. full intervention status in a rate case filed by Duke Energy Kentucky. In its application, Duke Energy Kentucky is seeking to increase its rates by approximately 6.12%. Walmart, a major energy consumer with numerous facilities in the state, argued that it has a unique and significant interest in the outcome of the case. The Commission, in its Order issued today, found that Walmart meets the criteria  more