Kentucky Public Service Commission Issues Order in Farmers RECC Rate Adjustment Case

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a comprehensive order in the ongoing rate adjustment case of Farmers RECC (Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation). The order details the procedural schedule and requirements for the parties involved, including Farmers RECC, the Attorney General's Office, and Commission Staff. Key takeaways from the order include the suspension of Farmers RECC's proposed rates for five months, the requirement for the cooperative to respond to all requests for information, and the implementation of electronic filing procedures.

Key Takeaways:

• The proposed rates of Farmers RECC are suspended for five months, up to and including November 4, 2025.
• Farmers RECC is required to respond to all requests for information propounded by Commission Staff.
• The Commission directs the parties to its July 22, 2021 Order in Case No. 2020-00085 regarding filings with the Commission.
• Parties are required to file electronic documents in portable document format (PDF), which must be searchable and appropriately bookmarked.
• The Attorney General's motion to intervene is granted, and they are entitled to the full rights of a party.
• The Attorney General must file a written statement with the Commission within seven days of service, certifying their ability to receive electronic transmissions and setting forth their electronic mail address.

Statistics:

• Total number of cases: 1
• Date of order: May 5, 2025
• Suspension date: November 4, 2025
• Duration of rate suspension: Five months

Sources:

• Kentucky Public Service Commission. (2025, May 5). DOC11R Case Management System - KY Public Service Commission Regular Cases Before the Commission as of May 28, 2025.