Kentucky Public Service Commission Case Management System: Key Updates and Actions

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission's case management system reveals significant updates and actions related to the Construct Tariffs Demand-Side Management case, filed by Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company. The case involves the implementation of renewable energy projects, including a battery energy storage system and a solar facility. Recent developments include the actual start of construction on these projects, changes in file sharing sites, and public comments from stakeholders. This narrative summary provides an overview of the key events and milestones in the case.

Key Takeaways:

  • The case, 2022-00402, was received on December 15, 2022, and filed on January 6, 2023, with a final order entered on December 7, 2023.
  • The income eligibility threshold for LG&E/KU's Income Qualified Solutions program, formerly known as WeCare, was changed to 200 percent or less of the federal poverty level.
  • The Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company provided notice regarding the actual start of construction on the Battery Energy Storage System at E.W. Brown Generating Station on March 25, 2025.
  • Public comments were submitted by Roy and Carolyn Freeman, and Libby Mims on January 3, 2024, and December 20, 2023, respectively.
  • The case was closed and removed from the Commission's docket on December 7, 2023, with the Joint Intervenors' petition for rehearing granted.
  • The Commission entered a new order on December 7, 2023, which included the changes to the income eligibility threshold and the amendment of the November 6, 2023 order.
  • The Commission received a notice of change in file sharing site from Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company on July 19, 2024.
  • The companies filed revised Exhibit CRS-2 and Exhibit LI-6 on February 12, 2024, reflecting the material for which confidential treatment was denied.

Statistics:

  • The case, 2022-00402, was received on December 15, 2022, and filed on January 6, 2023, with a final order entered on December 7, 2023.
  • The Commission entered a new order on December 7, 2023, which included the changes to the income eligibility threshold, which was changed to 200 percent or less of the federal poverty level.
  • 12 public meetings were held from August 16, 2023, to August 3, 2023, including public comments from 4 stakeholders.
  • 7 formal hearings were held on August 29, 2023, to August 23, 2023.
  • The case was closed and removed from the Commission's docket on December 7, 2023.

Sources:

  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, Case Management System, 2022-00402, Page 1 of 17, dated May 14, 2025.
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, Order Entered on December 7, 2023, 2022-00402.
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, Post-Case Actions, 2022-00402.
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, Notice of Change in File Sharing Site, 2022-00402, dated July 19, 2024.