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Kentucky Public Service Commission Requests Confidential Protection for Preliminary Customer Notices

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is considering a joint petition from Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) to grant confidential protection for preliminary full customer notices related to rate increases and tariff changes. The Companies argue that the notices are preliminary drafts and recommendations, and their public disclosure would reveal confidential information that could confuse customers and undermine the purpose of the notice. This is a crucial development in the ongoing rate cases, as the Companies seek to protect sensitive information that could impact the outcome of the proceedings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission is considering a joint petition from LG&E and KU for confidential protection of preliminary full customer notices related to rate increases and tariff changes.
  • The Companies argue that the notices are preliminary drafts and recommendations, and their public disclosure would reveal confidential information that could confuse customers and undermine the purpose of the notice.
  • The Companies have previously sought confidential protection for similar information in Case No. 2023-00413, and the Commission granted the protection.
  • The Companies will disclose the confidential information to intervenors with a legitimate interest in the information and as required by the Commission.
  • The Commission has the discretion to hold an evidentiary hearing to protect the Companies' due process rights and to supply a complete record for decision-making.
  • The Companies are providing written notification that the entire Exhibit A is confidential and are providing the confidential Exhibit A to their encrypted file-share site for the Commission's retrieval.

Statistics:

  • The Commission has previously granted confidential protection for similar information in Case No. 2023-00413.
  • The Companies filed a Motion to Deviate on April 7, 2025, which was denied by the Commission on April 21, 2025.
  • The Companies are seeking confidential protection for the preliminary full customer notices that they intend to provide with their base rate cases, which will be filed on or after May 30, 2025.

Sources:

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky, Before the Public Service Commission, In the Matter of: Electronic Application of Kentucky Utilities Company for an Adjustment of its Electric Rates and Approval of Certain Regulatory and Accounting Treatments, CASE NO. 2025-00113.
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky, Before the Public Service Commission, In the Matter of: Electronic Application of Louisville Gas and Electric Company for an Adjustment of its Electric and Gas Rates, and Approval of Certain Regulatory and Accounting Treatments, CASE NO. 2025-00114.

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