Kentucky Public Service Commission Approves Kentucky Power Company's Request to Continue Operation of Mitchell Generating Station

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document approving Kentucky Power Company's request to continue taking capacity and energy from the Mitchell Generating Station after December 31, 2028. The approval grants the company a certificate of public convenience and necessity to make the necessary capital investments. This decision comes after a written statement was submitted by Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc. (KIUC), represented by law firm Boehm, Kurtz & Lowry. The approval also includes the amended environmental compliance plan, revised environmental surcharge tariff sheets, and other required approvals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved Kentucky Power Company's request to continue taking capacity and energy from the Mitchell Generating Station after December 31, 2028.
  • The approval grants the company a certificate of public convenience and necessity to make the necessary capital investments, totaling [not specified in the source].
  • The approval also includes the amended environmental compliance plan, revised environmental surcharge tariff sheets, and other required approvals.
  • The decision comes after a written statement was submitted by Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc. (KIUC), represented by law firm Boehm, Kurtz & Lowry.
  • The legally recognized environment where the statements are to be addressed is through electronic messages to [MKurtz@BKLlawfirm.com](mailto:MKurtz@BKLlawfirm.com) and [JKylerCohn@BKLlawfirm.com](mailto:JKylerCohn@BKLlawfirm.com).
  • Michael L. Kurtz, Esq. and Jody Kyler Cohn, Esq. from Boehm, Kurtz & Lowry will represent KIUC in this proceeding.

Statistics:

  • 2028: the date after which Kentucky Power Company will continue taking capacity and energy from the Mitchell Generating Station
  • December 31, 2028: the deadline by which the Kentucky Power Company must make the necessary capital investments to continue operation.
  • The commission has approved all four parts of the request: certificate of public convenience and necessity, amended environmental compliance plan, revised environmental surcharge tariff sheets, and other required approvals.

Sources:

  • COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of: ELECTRONIC APPLICATION OF KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF [...]. (8/7/2025).
  • Case No 2025-00175 KENTUCKY INDUSTRIAL UTILITY CUSTOMERS, INC'S WRITTEN STATEMENT