Kentucky Public Service Commission Issues Regulatory Document on Electronic Joint Application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity

Strategic Insights -

Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document regarding an electronic joint application from Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity. The document outlines the list of witnesses and their order of testimony at the August 4, 2025 hearing in the proceeding. The Commission has also certified that the electronic filing has been transmitted, and no parties have been excused from participation by electronic means.

Key Takeaways:

  • The electronic joint application is for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Site Compatibility Certificates in Case No. 2025-00045.
  • The witnesses and their order of testimony at the August 4, 2025 hearing are outlined in the document.
  • The witnesses include Lonnie E. Bellar, John Bevington, Stuart A. Wilson, Tim A. Jones, Charles R. Schram, David L. Tummonds, Philip A. Imber, Lana Isaacson, Christopher M. Garrett, Andrea M. Fackler, and Robert M. Conroy.
  • Elizabeth J. McFarland and Daniel Hawk did not provide testimony, and their responses to data requests were adopted by Lonnie E. Bellar.
  • The Commission's Order of July 22, 2021, in Case No. 2020-00085, allowed for electronic means of participation, and currently, no parties have been excused from participation by electronic means.

Statistics:

  • 11 witnesses will provide testimony at the August 4, 2025 hearing.
  • 2 witnesses did not provide testimony, and their responses to data requests were adopted by another witness.
  • The electronic filing was transmitted on July 21, 2025.
  • The Commission's Order in Case No. 2025-00545 was issued on July 22, 2021.
  • July 21, 2025, is the date the electronic filing was transmitted.

Sources:

  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, "Regulatory Document on Electronic Joint Application" (July 21, 2025)
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, "Order in Case No. 2025-00045" (July 13, 2025)
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, "Order in Case No. 2020-00085" (July 22, 2021)