Kentucky Public Service Commission Approves Solar Power Contract and Renewable Power Agreements

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company's electronic application for a solar power contract and two renewable power agreements. This approval aims to satisfy customer requests for a renewable energy source under Green Tariff Option #3. The companies' responses to the Commission's Staff's Post-Hearing Request for Information were accepted for filing in the matter.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company's electronic application for a solar power contract and two renewable power agreements.
  • The approval is aimed at satisfying customer requests for a renewable energy source under Green Tariff Option #3.
  • The companies have submitted responses to the Commission's Staff's Post-Hearing Request for Information in the matter.
  • The electronically filed documents are certified to be true and accurate copies of the same documents being filed in paper medium.
  • Rick E. Lovekamp, Manager of Regulatory Strategy/Policy at LG&E and KU Energy LLC, has signed the document, acknowledging the certification and the electronic filing of the documents.

Statistics:

  • November 10, 2020, is the date of the electronic filing of the documents.
  • A true and accurate copy of the documents has been transmitted to the Commission on the same date.
  • 30 days is the timeframe within which the original documents will be filed with the Commission upon the lifting of the state of emergency.
  • The Commission has not excused any parties in this proceeding from participation by electronic means.
  • 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8, is the regulation cited for the certification process.

Sources:

  • IGC PPL companies Kent A. Chandler Acting Executive Director Kentucky Public Service Commission 211 Sower Boulevard P.O. Box 615 Frankfort, Kentucky 40602
  • Louisville Gas and Electric Company Sincerely, Rick E. Lovekamp LG&E and KU Energy LLC State Regulation and Rates 220 West Main Street PO Box 32010 Louisville, Kentucky 40232 www.lge-ku.com Rick E- Lovekamp Manager Regulatory Strategy/Policy T 502-627-3780 rick.lovekamp@lge-ku.com