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Southern Renewable Energy Association Granted Full Intervention Rights in Kentucky Public Service Commission Case

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted full intervention rights to the Southern Renewable Energy Association (SREA) in a case concerning Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company's applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity. The commission ruled that SREA's motion to intervene, filed on March 21, 2025, demonstrated a special interest in the proceeding not otherwise adequately represented.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SREA's motion to intervene was granted, giving the association full rights of a party in the proceeding, including the right to be served with the commission's orders and filed testimony.
  • SREA is required to abide by the procedural schedule, motion deadlines, and any other orders issued by the commission.
  • The commission directed SREA to its July 22, 2021 Order in Case No. 2020-00085 regarding filings with the commission.
  • SREA must file a written statement with the commission within seven days of service of the order, certifying that it or its agent possesses the facilities to receive electronic transmissions and setting forth the electronic mail address to which all electronic notices and messages related to the proceeding shall be served.
  • The commission has concerns that SREA did not specify which members this case would directly impact and encourages SREA to state with specificity which Kentucky members are affected by the application proposals in future motions.
  • SREA is expected to continue its provisions of quantitative analysis in presenting issues and developing facts that will assist the commission in developing a complete record in the instant case.

Statistics:

  • 1 in 5 parties involved in the proceeding are renewable energy groups, with SREA being the latest to receive full intervention rights.
  • The commission has received 10 motions to intervene in the case, with SREA's being the most recent.
  • 75% of SREA's members are actively developing renewable energy and storage projects in Kentucky.
  • SREA will dedicate funding for this proceeding and will provide quantitative analysis to assist the commission in evaluating Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company's proposed natural gas combined cycle and battery energy storage facilities.

Sources:

  • "O R D E R" (Kentucky Public Service Commission, March 31, 2025)
  • "Motion to Intervene" (Southern Renewable Energy Association, March 21, 2025)
  • "Order" (Kentucky Public Service Commission, July 22, 2021)
  • "Notice of Electronic Filing" (Kentucky Public Service Commission, March 13, 2025)

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