Public Service Commission Orders Hearing for Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s Rate Adjustment

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has ordered a hearing for Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s rate adjustment application, which includes changes to natural gas rates, new tariffs, and other required approvals. The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2025, at the Richard Raff Hearing Room in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Commission has also outlined specific requirements for parties involved, including Duke Energy, attorneys, and witnesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • A hearing for Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s rate adjustment application has been scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
  • The hearing will be held in the Richard Raff Hearing Room at the offices of the Public Service Commission in Frankfort, Kentucky.
  • All parties, including Duke Energy, attorneys, and witnesses, are required to file a witness list at least seven days prior to the hearing date.
  • The Commission has specified that digital video transcripts of the hearing must be made, and that Duke Energy must give notice of the hearing in compliance with 807 KAR 5:001, Section 9(2)(b).
  • The Commission does not look favorably upon motions for continuance or to substitute witnesses, and will only grant such requests upon a showing of good cause.

Statistics:

  • The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
  • The Commission has specified that all parties must file a witness list at least seven days prior to the hearing date.
  • The Commission requires digital video transcripts of the hearing to be made, and that Duke Energy must give notice of the hearing in compliance with 807 KAR 5:001, Section 9(2)(b).

Sources:

  • Kentucky Public Service Commission Order (Case No. 2025-00125), July 7, 2025
  • 807 KAR 5:001, Section 2, Section 9(2)(b), and Section 9(9)
  • KRS 278.360