Kentucky Public Service Commission Suspends Kentucky Power Company's Proposed Rate Increase

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has suspended the implementation of Kentucky Power Company's proposed rate increase, citing a need for further investigation into the reasonableness of the proposed tariff. The commission has directed Kentucky Power to respond to information requests and has established a procedural schedule for the review of the proposed tariff.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission has suspended the implementation of Kentucky Power Company's proposed rate increase, pending a further investigation into the reasonableness of the proposed tariff.
  • The commission has directed Kentucky Power to respond to information requests and has established a procedural schedule for the review of the proposed tariff.
  • The procedural schedule includes deadlines for the filing of initial and supplemental requests for information, as well as the final deadline for parties to request a public hearing or submit a request for the matter to be decided based on the written record.
  • The commission has mandated the use of electronic filing procedures, as outlined in 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8, and has directed Kentucky Power to follow the procedures set forth in that section.
  • Any person requesting to intervene in the proceeding must demonstrate a special interest in the matter or present issues or facts that will assist the commission in fully considering the issue without unduly complicating or disrupting the proceedings.
  • The commission has granted Kentucky Power's proposed rates and tariff a five-month suspension, up to and including October 31, 2024, to allow for a thorough investigation into the reasonableness of the proposed tariff.

Statistics:

  • 5-month suspension of Kentucky Power's proposed rates and tariff, up to and including October 31, 2024.
  • 06/07/2024: Last day for intervention requests to be accepted.
  • 06/21/2024: Deadline for initial requests for information to be filed with Kentucky Power.
  • 07/08/2024: Deadline for Kentucky Power to respond to initial requests for information.
  • 07/22/2024: Deadline for supplemental requests for information to be filed with Kentucky Power.
  • 08/05/2024: Deadline for Kentucky Power to respond to supplemental requests for information.
  • 08/12/2024: Last day for parties to request a public hearing or submit a request for the matter to be decided based on the written record.

Sources:

  • "IN THE MATTER OF THE DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS (KR 278.030) OF KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY", Case No. 2024-00115, (Kentucky Public Service Commission, May 30, 2024)
  • 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8 (Kentucky Public Service Commission)