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Public Service Commission Orders East Kentucky Power Cooperative to File Additional Information

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order on August 20, 2025, requiring East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) to file additional information related to a new tariff for data center power. Specifically, the Commission is requesting electronic documents in portable document format (PDF), searchable and bookmarked, with responses to questions related to the information provided. EKPC is also required to provide explanations for factors used to determine the seriousness of an inquiry, as well as details on the utilization of combustion turbines and natural gas combined cycle units for the data center.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission's order is in response to EKPC's application to establish a new tariff for data center power, as outlined in the August 20, 2025, order in Case No. 2025-00140.
  • EKPC is required to file electronic versions of requested information, including detailed explanations for factors used to determine the seriousness of an inquiry.
  • The requested information includes explanations for the use of combustion turbines and natural gas combined cycle units for the data center.
  • EKPC must provide written explanations for any failures or refusals to provide requested information.
  • The Commission emphasizes the importance of careful attention to legibility and the use of encryption or redaction for personal information.
  • EKPC must reference previously provided information in the requested format and separately provide information for total company operations and jurisdictional operations when applicable.
  • The requested information is due on September 9, 2025.

Statistics:

  • August 20, 2025, is the date of the Commission's order in Case No. 2025-00140.
  • September 9, 2025, is the due date for EKPC's response to the Commission's request for information.
  • 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8, outlines the requirements for filings with the Commission.
  • The Commission's previous order in Case No. 2020-00085, dated July 22, 2021, is referenced in the current order.

Sources:

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky Before the Public Service Commission, Case No. 2025-00140, Order issued August 20, 2025.
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission, Case No. 2020-00085, Order issued July 22, 2021.

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