Kentucky Public Service Commission Issues Order on Electronic Investigation of Pole Attachments

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order in the matter of Electronic Investigation of Pole Attachments (Case No. 2023-00416) on July 8, 2024. The order allows the Kentucky Broadband and Cable Association (KBCA) to file updates to pending applications for pole attachments by July 10, 2024. The Commission also granted KBCA's motion for an extension of time, citing sufficient grounds due to work and vacation schedules.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order in the matter of Electronic Investigation of Pole Attachments (Case No. 2023-00416) on July 8, 2024.
  • The Commission has allowed the Kentucky Broadband and Cable Association (KBCA) to file updates to pending applications for pole attachments by July 10, 2024.
  • KBCA's motion for an extension of time has been granted, citing sufficient grounds due to work and vacation schedules.
  • If KBCA and the utilities do not agree on joint submissions, KBCA may file its updates by July 19, 2024, and the utilities shall file their responses by July 26, 2024.
  • The order affects various electric cooperatives and utilities in Kentucky, including LG&E/KU, Kentucky Power Company, and Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
  • The Public Service Commission includes Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Commissioner positions, with an Executive Director and attesting officers.

Statistics:

  • The Commission's order concerns the Electronic Investigation of Pole Attachments, with updates to be filed by July 10, 2024.
  • The order grants KBCA's motion for an extension of time, allowing for filing of updates by July 19, 2024, in the alternative.
  • A total of 54 marked parties were served with this order, including electric cooperatives, utilities, and other entities.
  • 23 parties were served via email service list.

Sources:

  • Order in the Matter of: Electronic Investigation of Pole Attachments, Case No. 2023-00416
  • Public Service Commission of Kentucky records.