Kentucky Public Service Commission Issues Document on Louisville Gas and Electric Company Case

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has released a detailed document outlining the progression of case 2020-00350, which involves Louisville Gas and Electric Company's proposed tariff revisions. The document, dated October 14, 2021, provides a comprehensive index of events, including hearings, conferences, and filings from various parties involved in the case.

Key Takeaways:

  • The case involves proposed tariff revisions from Louisville Gas and Electric Company, including rates and charges for solar share programs and green tariffs.
  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a final order on September 24, 2021, approving certain tariff revisions while denying others.
  • The approved rates and charges for LG&E/KU's Tariff SQF and LQF are deemed fair, just, and reasonable, and are effective for service rendered on and after the date of entry of the order.
  • The commission has ordered LG&E/KU to submit a filing within 90 days detailing how they will increase transparency of their PROSYM modeling.
  • Various parties have intervened in the case, including the Joint Intervenors Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and Kentucky Solar Energy Society.
  • The commission has received numerous filings on behalf of LG&E/KU, including a joint motion for informal conference filed by Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company.

Statistics:

  • The case was received by the commission on November 25, 2020.
  • The final order was entered on September 24, 2021.
  • The commission has received a total of 21 filings in the case, including responses, objections, and informal conferences.
  • The approved rates and charges for LG&E/KU's Tariff SQF and LQF are effective for service rendered on and after the date of entry of the order (September 24, 2021).
  • Lagardere Travel Retail seeks to discontinue the Randall Reed Autoplex car dealership and also seeks approval to discontinue the Bear Creek Truck and Boat Sales dealership.

Sources:

  • Kentucky Public Service Commission: Case Management System - KY Public Service Commission Regular Cases Before the Commission as of October 14, 2021 (DOC11R)
  • Louisville Gas and Electric Company: Tariff SQF and LQF
  • Joint Intervenors Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and Kentucky Solar Energy Society: Response Of Joint Intervenors To Objection Of Kentucky Utilities And Louisville Gas And Electric Company To Joint Intervenors' September 17, 2021 Errata Sheet Filing (filed September 21, 2021)
  • Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company: Objection to Jt Intervenors 9-17-21 Errata Sheet Filing (filed September 20, 2021)