Public Service Commission Issues Order in Duke Energy Kentucky's Rate Case

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission held a hearing on May 21, 2024, in the matter of Duke Energy Kentucky's application to adjust its rider NM rates and for tariff approval. The Commission addressed various motions and requests for information, ultimately issuing an order outlining the procedural schedule and deadlines for post-hearing briefs and responses. The Commission also granted Joint Intervenors' request to take administrative notice of the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 111(b) and 111(d).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission held a hearing on May 21, 2024, in the matter of Duke Energy Kentucky's application to adjust its rider NM rates and for tariff approval.
  • The Commission addressed a motion by Kentucky Solar Energy Society and Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (Joint Intervenors) to file Corrected Responses to Duke Energy Kentucky's Request for Information.
  • The Commission granted Joint Intervenors' request to take administrative notice of the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 111(b) and 111(d).
  • The Commission established a procedural schedule, including deadlines for post-hearing briefs and responses, and will submit the case for a decision by July 19, 2024.
  • The Commission also granted Joint Intervenors' request to file errata testimony for Dr. Richard McCann.
  • Various parties, including Duke Energy Kentucky and the Office of the Attorney General, were served by email and are listed on the service list for Case 2023-00413.

Statistics:

  • The hearing was held on May 21, 2024.
  • The deadline for post-hearing requests for information is May 24, 2024.
  • The deadline for responses to post-hearing requests for information is June 7, 2024.
  • The deadline for Joint Intervenors to file errata testimony for Dr. Richard McCann is June 7, 2024.
  • The deadline for all parties to file a memorandum brief is June 26, 2024.
  • The deadline for all parties to file any post-hearing response briefs is July 18, 2024.
  • The case will stand submitted for a decision by the Commission effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, July 19, 2024.

Sources:

  • Order of the Kentucky Public Service Commission, Case No. 2023-00413, issued May 24, 2024
  • Service list for Case 2023-00413, including various parties and their representatives
  • Hearing and procedural schedule outlined in the Order of the Kentucky Public Service Commission.