South Kentucky RECC Rate Case Update: Key Dates and Takeaways

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has released a comprehensive document detailing the latest developments in the South Kentucky RECC rate case. As of May 20, 2025, the case management system shows significant updates, including the reception of new documents and orders.

Key Takeaways:

  • On April 23, 2025, an order was entered, setting a formal hearing for July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to be held at the Public Service Commission offices in Frankfort, Kentucky.
  • The hearing may be continued upon verbal announcement by the presiding officer, as per 807 KAR 5:001, Section 2.
  • South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (South Kentucky RECC) is required to file a witness list at least seven days prior to the hearing date.
  • The notice of hearing shall include statements about live streaming the hearing on the PSC website and allowing public comments.
  • On April 23, 2025, Commission Staff's Third Request for Information to South Kentucky RECC was submitted.
  • On April 11, 2025, South Kentucky RECC submitted responses to the Attorney General's First Request for Information.
  • On April 8, 2025, an order was entered, amending the procedural schedule established on February 19, 2025, and setting forth an amended procedural schedule in the appendix.
  • On April 4, 2025, an order was entered, granting South Kentucky RECC's motion for confidential treatment and restricting access to certain designated material.

Statistics:

  • 07/17/25: Formal hearing date set for the South Kentucky RECC rate case.
  • 07/17/25: Hearing may be continued upon verbal announcement by the presiding officer, as per 807 KAR 5:001, Section 2.
  • 5 days: South Kentucky RECC shall file a witness list prior to the hearing date.
  • 2(2)(b) 807 KAR 5:001: Notice of hearing shall include statements about live streaming and public comments.

Sources:

  • Document from the Kentucky Public Service Commission, specifically the case management system entry for 2024-00402, dated February 3, 2025.
  • Order entered on April 23, 2025.
  • Commission Staff's Third Request for Information to South Kentucky RECC, dated April 23, 2025.
  • Responses to the Attorney General's First Request for Information, dated April 11, 2025.
  • Order entered on April 8, 2025.
  • Order entered on April 4, 2025.