Kentucky Public Service Commission Allows Virtual Testimony in Energy Rate Adjustment Case

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved a request to allow a witness to participate virtually in a hearing related to an energy rate adjustment case. The Commission accepted the request due to the witness's work conflict and travel difficulties, issuing an order on May 8, 2024, to allow Dr. Richard McCann to testify remotely.

The Joint Intervenors, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and the Kentucky Solar Energy Society, had filed a motion to allow virtual participation of Dr. McCann, citing his limited availability and location outside of Kentucky. The Commission found that Joint Intervenors had established good cause to allow Dr. McCann's virtual testimony, and the other parties in the case did not object to the virtual participation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order allowing Dr. Richard McCann to participate virtually in the May 21, 2024 hearing.
  • The Commission accepted the Joint Intervenors' motion citing Dr. McCann's work conflict and travel difficulties due to his location in California.
  • Dr. McCann's virtual participation will reduce the time and difficulties associated with traveling to the hearing.
  • The other parties in the case did not object to Dr. McCann's virtual participation.
  • The Joint Intervenors will notify Commission Staff of the party or parties participating virtually and coordinate with Commission Staff to ensure a technology test prior to the hearing.
  • Commission Staff will contact the participants with instructions for participating remotely.

Statistics:

  • The case number is 2023-00413.
  • The hearing is scheduled for May 21, 2024.
  • Dr. Richard McCann resides in California.
  • The Joint Intervenors are Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and the Kentucky Solar Energy Society.
  • 13 parties are listed as being served by email service for this case.

Sources:

  • Joint Intervenors' Motion to Allow Virtual Testimony (filed May 1, 2024)
  • Order of the Public Service Commission (May 8, 2024)