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Public Service Commission Denies Motions for Witness Schedule Adjustments in Kentucky Utilities Company Case

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In a recent order issued by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, several motions requesting schedule adjustments for witnesses in the ongoing case of Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company were denied. The motions, submitted by various parties, sought to change the schedule for witness testimony, citing scheduling conflicts and other commitments.

The Commission denied the motions, citing the need for all parties to participate in the proceedings without interruptions. The order also stated that the Commission cannot provide a date certain for any witnesses in the proceeding. The hearing is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4, 2025, and will reconvene on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, if necessary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kentucky Public Service Commission denied several motions requesting schedule adjustments for witnesses in the ongoing case of Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company.
  • The motions, submitted by various parties, sought to change the schedule for witness testimony, citing scheduling conflicts and other commitments.
  • The Commission cited the need for all parties to participate in the proceedings without interruptions as the reason for denying the motions.
  • The order stated that the Commission cannot provide a date certain for any witnesses in the proceeding.
  • The hearing is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4, 2025, and will reconvene on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, if necessary.
  • The Commission authorized several witnesses to appear virtually at the hearing.
  • The Commission expects all intervening witnesses to participate in the proceedings to allow all parties the opportunity to cross-examine these witnesses.

Statistics:

  • The hearing is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • The hearing will reconvene on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, if necessary.
  • The Commission has authorized Seven witnesses to appear virtually at the hearing.
  • The Commission has indicated that it cannot provide a date certain for any witnesses in the proceeding.

Sources:

  • COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of: ELECTRONIC APPLICATION OF KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY AND LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND SITE COMPATIBILITY CERTIFICATES CASE NO. 2025-00045 O R D E R
  • SREA's Motion for Relief Concerning SREA Witness Availability (SREA's Motion) (filed July 29, 2025).
  • Attorney General/KIUC's Motion to Excuse Witnesses of the Attorney General and KIUC (Attorney General/KIUC's Motion) (filed July 30, 2025).
  • KCA's Motion to Excuse KCA Witness Emily Medine (KCA's Motion) (filed July 30, 2025).
  • Sierra Club's Motion for Relief Regarding Witness Availability (Sierra Club's Motion) (filed July 30, 2025).

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