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Kentucky Public Service Commission Grants Extension for Solar Facility Response

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order extending the response deadline for a joint application from Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company for a site compatibility certificate to construct a solar facility in Mercer County, Kentucky. The companies, filed the application on November 13, 2023, and have been seeking a one-week extension to respond to the Commission's second request for information. The Commission has granted the extension, citing good cause and the need for a thorough and accurate record to inform their decision.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted a one-week extension to Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company to respond to the Commission's second request for information regarding a site compatibility certificate for a solar facility in Mercer County, Kentucky.
  • The extension was granted due to the companies' need to develop a robust record, including third-party consultation and data compilation, to respond to the Commission's questions.
  • The Commission notes that the continuance will not result in prejudice to any party, as there are no intervenors in this matter.
  • The companies have stated that they need additional time to compile and verify the requested information to ensure their responses are thorough and accurate.
  • The extension was granted based on similar precedents in previous cases, such as Case No. 2023-00220.
  • The Commission's order was issued on May 3, 2024, and sets a new deadline for the companies' response to May 10, 2024.
  • The Commission's decision is expected to impact the development of the solar facility, which is part of the companies' efforts to expand their renewable energy sources.
  • The companies have stated that they are committed to working with the Commission to ensure a thorough and accurate record is developed to inform their decision.

Statistics:

  • May 3, 2024: Date of the Commission's decision to grant the extension.
  • May 10, 2024: New deadline for the companies' response to the Commission's second request for information.
  • November 13, 2023: Date of the companies' joint application for a site compatibility certificate.
  • December 5, 2023: Date of the Commission's procedural schedule, which specified the companies' response to the Commission's first request for information.
  • April 23, 2024: Date of the Commission's second request for information (Staff's Second Request).
  • April 30, 2024: Date of the companies' motion requesting a one-week extension to respond to the Commission's second request for information.

Sources:

  • Order, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Public Service Commission, Case No. 2023-00361.
  • Motion for Extension of Time, Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company, filed April 30, 2024.
  • Second Request for Information, Commission Staff, issued April 23, 2024.
  • Procedural Schedule, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Public Service Commission, dated December 5, 2023.

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