Kentucky Power Company Seeks Approval for Environmental Compliance Plan and Necessity Certificate

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The Kentucky Power Company, a public utility, has announced its intention to file an application with the Public Service Commission to amend its environmental compliance plan, revise its environmental surcharge tariff sheets, and obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity to continue operating the Mitchell Generating Station after December 31, 2028. The company will submit its application no later than June 30, 2025, and elect to use electronic filing procedures as allowed by regulation. Key stakeholders, including authorized representatives and counsel, have been notified of the planned filing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Power Company intends to file an application with the Public Service Commission on or after June 30, 2025, to amend its environmental compliance plan and revise its environmental surcharge tariff sheets.
  • The company seeks approval for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to continue operating the Mitchell Generating Station after December 31, 2028.
  • The application will be submitted electronically, in accordance with 807 KAR 5:001.
  • Key individuals authorized to make filings and receive electronic service on behalf of the company include Katie M. Glass, Hector Garcia Santana, Tanner S. Wolffram, Kenneth J. Gish, Juan Dawson, and Michael J. Schuler.
  • The company and its representatives have acknowledged their understanding and compliance with electronic filing procedures as set forth in 807 KAR 5:001.

Statistics:

  • The company's application is expected to be filed on or after June 30, 2025.
  • The Mitchell Generating Station's operation period will end on December 31, 2028.
  • The environmental compliance plan and revised tariff sheets will be subject to review and approval by the Public Service Commission.
  • The company has notified 11 individuals of their authorized status to make filings or receive electronic service on behalf of Kentucky Power Company.

Sources:

  • 807 KAR 5:001: "Procedures for Electronic Filing"
  • Notice of Election to Use Electronic Filing Procedures
  • Kentucky Power Company, Application for Approval of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Case No. 2025-00175)
  • Letter from Katie M. Glass to Linda C. Bridwell, dated May 30, 2025