Kentucky Public Service Commission Grants Motion for Virtual Witness Appearance

Kentucky-American Water Company (Kentucky-American) has obtained approval from the Public Service Commission to have its witness, Michael Adams, appear virtually at the September 23, 2025 hearing in the matter of its rate adjustment application case number 2025-00122. The Commission found good cause to grant the motion due to Mr. Adams' professional scheduling conflict, which would create hardship for him to travel to Kentucky. Despite opposition from the Attorney General and Lexington-Fayette County Government, the Commission authorized Mr. Adams to participate virtually in the hearing.

Key Takeaways:

• The Public Service Commission granted Kentucky-American Water Company's motion for its witness, Michael Adams, to appear virtually at the September 23, 2025 hearing in case number 2025-00122.
• The Commission found good cause to grant the motion due to Mr. Adams' professional scheduling conflict, which would create hardship for him to travel to Kentucky.
• The Commission authorized Mr. Adams to participate virtually in the hearing and instructed Commission Staff to coordinate with counsel to provide a link for remote participation.
• The motion was supported by Kentucky-American and not opposed by the Attorney General and Lexington-Fayette County Government.
• Mr. Adams' virtue participation is subject to coordination with counsel prior to the hearing.

Statistics:

• Case number 2025-00122 was filed by Kentucky-American Water Company on September 2, 2025.
• The Public Service Commission's order was issued on September 12, 2025.
• Mr. Adams' professional scheduling conflict necessitated a virtual appearance.
• The Commission's decision allowed for virtual participation in hearings, ensuring minimal disruption to the proceedings.

Sources:

• Kentucky Public Service Commission, Order in Case No. 2025-00122 (September 12, 2025)
• Commonwealth of Kentucky, Public Service Commission, gateway.ky.gov