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Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. Rate Suspension and Intervenor Requests

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has suspended Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s proposed rates for six months, effective up to and including July 14, 2023. The commission has also received multiple intervenor requests from organizations and individuals, including the Sierra Club, Walmart Inc., and The Kroger Co. These parties have requested to participate in the case management system and have filed various motions to intervene.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a six-month suspension of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s proposed rates, effective up to and including July 14, 2023 (807 KAR 5:001E, Section 8).
  • The Sierra Club has been granted motion to intervene, gaining the rights of a party and being served with all documents submitted by parties after the date of the Order (01/06/23).
  • The Kroger Co. and Walmart Inc. have filed motions to intervene, with The Kroger Co. requesting the right to participate in the case management system (01/03/23).
  • Multiple parties, including the Kentucky Broadband and Cable Association and Sierra Club, have submitted requests for information and discovery to Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (as of January 11, 2023).
  • The commission has directed parties to file electronic documents in portable document format (PDF), searchable and appropriately bookmarked (12/19/22).
  • Any person requesting permissive intervention in a Commission proceeding must demonstrate a special interest or present issues that will assist the Commission in fully considering the matter (807 KAR 5:001, Section 4(11)(a)).

Statistics:

  • 6 months: The duration of the rate suspension, effective up to and including July 14, 2023.
  • 01/06/23: The date when the Sierra Club's motion to intervene is granted.
  • 7 days: The timeframe in which the Sierra Club must file a written statement certifying its ability to receive electronic transmissions (807 KAR 5:001E, Section 8(9)).
  • 12/19/22: The date of the commission's Order suspending Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s proposed rates.

Sources:

  • 807 KAR 5:001, Section 4(11)(a)
  • 807 KAR 5:001E, Section 8, Section 8(9)
  • Ky Public Service Commission, Case Management System (12/01/22)
  • Ky Public Service Commission, Order Entered (12/19/22)
  • Ky Public Service Commission, Order Entered (01/06/23)

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