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Walmart Granted Intervention in Kentucky Utilities Company Rate Case

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Walmart, a significant customer of Kentucky Utilities Company, has been granted full intervention rights in the ongoing rate case proceedings by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. The commission found that Walmart's large energy consumption, exceeding 102.7 million kWh in 2024, presents a special interest not adequately represented by other parties. Walmart's intervention is expected to assist the commission in considering the matter without unduly complicating the proceedings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Walmart, a large customer of Kentucky Utilities Company, has been granted full intervention rights in the rate case proceedings.
  • Walmart's energy consumption, 102.7 million kWh in 2024, was cited as a significant factor in the commission's decision to grant intervention.
  • Walmart's intervention will assist the commission in considering the matter without unduly complicating the proceedings.
  • The commission notes Walmart's large customer status and its history of providing testimony in other cases before the commission.
  • Walmart will be entitled to the full rights of a party and must comply with all provisions of the commission's regulations regarding document service and electronic filing.
  • Walmart will be required to file a written statement certifying its ability to receive electronic transmissions and setting forth its electronic mail address for notice and messages related to the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • 102.7 million kWh: Walmart's energy consumption in 2024 from Kentucky Utilities Company.
  • 2024: The year in which Walmart purchased energy from Kentucky Utilities Company under the Time-of-Day Secondary Service Rate Schedule.
  • 2025-00113: The case number assigned to the rate case proceedings.
  • 2021: The year in which the commission's Order in Case No. 2020-000857 was issued, regarding filings with the commission.

Sources:

  • July 02, 2025: Order on Walmart's motion to intervene in the rate case proceedings, Case No. 2025-00113.
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission.

Note: The sources listed only include the specific reference to the Kentucky Public Service Commission's order on Walmart's motion to intervene, as it is the primary source of information for the article.

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