Sep 6 Environment PSC Hears Testimony on Proposed Utility Rate Increase About 50 people gathered at a middle school in West Louisville tonight to tell the state’s Public Service Commission what they think about proposed utility rate increases. Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities have both proposed rate increases to help the companies recover the costs for new pollution-reducing technology that will soon be required by […] By Erica Peterson Sep 6 Environment PSC Hears Testimony on Proposed Utility Rate Increase Erica Peterson
Sep 6 Environment PSC Will Hold Public Meeting on Utility Increases in Louisville Tonight One of the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s public meetings on proposed utility rate increases is scheduled for tonight in Louisville. Commissioners will give an educational presentation about the request, then take testimony from the public. Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities have requested that the PSC allow them to raise utility rates to pay […] By Erica Peterson Sep 6 Environment PSC Will Hold Public Meeting on Utility Increases in Louisville Tonight Erica Peterson
Aug 26 Environment PSC Sets Dates for Public Comment on Rate Increases The Kentucky Public Service Commission has scheduled four public meetings next month around the state so commissioners can hear testimony from the public about proposed utility rate increases. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities have requested the PSC allow them to raise utility rates to pay for environmental upgrades to their power plants. LG&E […] By Erica Peterson Aug 26 Environment PSC Sets Dates for Public Comment on Rate Increases Erica Peterson
Aug 15 Environment Storm Damage May Lead to Higher Electricity Rates Saturday evening’s storm knocked out power to more than 120,000 area residents, and crews have been working since then to restore electricity. The work will be expensive, and ratepayers will shoulder the burden. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities have a special account they use to finance storm damages. But in the case of […] By Erica Peterson Aug 15 Environment Storm Damage May Lead to Higher Electricity Rates Erica Peterson
Mar 2 Local News House Passes Bill To Study PSC Election, Expansion The Kentucky House is ordering a study to determine if state Public Service Commission members should be elected, not appointed. But it was a close vote. By Tony McVeigh Mar 2 Local News House Passes Bill To Study PSC Election, Expansion Tony McVeigh
Feb 28 Local News Bill to Expand and Elect Public Service Commission Revised, Now Calls for Study A Senate bill aimed at expanding the Kentucky Public Service Commission to seven members, elected by the people, has been altered in House committee. The bill now calls for creation of a legislative task force to study the issue and make recommendations for next year. By Tony McVeigh Feb 28 Local News Bill to Expand and Elect Public Service Commission Revised, Now Calls for Study Tony McVeigh
Feb 23 Local News Chamber of Commerce Opposes PSC Election Bill Chamber President Dave Adkisson says the legislation would turn the PSC into a playground for amateur politicians and those seeking a state paycheck and little else. Proponents of the bill say it would make the PSC more accountable to Kentuckians who don't want higher electricity rates. By Gabe Bullard Feb 23 Local News Chamber of Commerce Opposes PSC Election Bill Gabe Bullard
Feb 18 Local News Senate Passes Legislation Requiring PSC Members To Be Elected, Not Appointed Among other things, the Public Service Comission rules on utilities' requests to raise rates. The legislation comes amid widespread criticism from consumers across Kentucky about rising electric rates. The bill calls for the PSC to be expanded from three to seven. Each congressional district would elect one member to the panel, and another at-large member would also serve. By Gabe Bullard Feb 18 Local News Senate Passes Legislation Requiring PSC Members To Be Elected, Not Appointed Gabe Bullard
Aug 6 Local News Public Service Commission Joins Twitter The Kentucky Public Service Commission has begun communicating with customers, 140 characters at a time. The PSC has joined Twitter, and will use the service to send short messages about utility hearings and power outages. By Gabe Bullard Aug 6 Local News Public Service Commission Joins Twitter Gabe Bullard
Jul 30 Local News Utilities Prevail In Rate Case Rate hikes for Kentucky’s two largest utilities have been approved in Frankfort. The increases come over the objections of the state attorney general’s office. By tcveigh Jul 30 Local News Utilities Prevail In Rate Case tcveigh
Jul 6 Local News Conway Re-Files Request To Dismiss Rate Case Conway contends that the sale will affect the need for a rate increase and that the rate increase would make the sale a better deal for PPL. He wants the PSC to dismiss the rate case, which would force PPL to re-apply for the increase later, if it's still necessary. By Gabe Bullard Jul 6 Local News Conway Re-Files Request To Dismiss Rate Case Gabe Bullard
Jun 8 Local News Hearing Begins In Utility Rate Case LG&E and KU lowered their requests and now are seeking 189-million dollars in rate hikes, at the same time the utilities are being sold to Pennsylvania Power and Light. But before the hearing, the Public Service Commission denied a motion from the attorney general’s office seeking dismissal of the rate cases while the sale is pending. By Gabe Bullard Jun 8 Local News Hearing Begins In Utility Rate Case Gabe Bullard
May 2 Local News PSC To Hold Rate Case Hearing In Louisville Monday by Gabe Bullard The Kentucky Public Service Commission will hold a public meeting in Louisville Monday on a proposed utility rate increase. Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities have asked the PSC to approve a rate increase. The money would be used for infrastructure improvements and to recoup losses from ice and wind storms. […] By Gabe Bullard May 2 Local News PSC To Hold Rate Case Hearing In Louisville Monday Gabe Bullard
Mar 5 Local News PSC To Hold Public Meetings On Rate Increase Requests The Kentucky Public Service Commission will hold a series of public meetings in the coming months to discuss proposed rate increases from Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities. LG&E and KU are requesting the increases to cover the cost of infrastructure improvements and to recoup losses from ice and wind storms. By Gabe Bullard Mar 5 Local News PSC To Hold Public Meetings On Rate Increase Requests Gabe Bullard
Jan 18 Local News PSC Chairman to Help Lead National Committee Chairman David Armstrong of the Kentucky Public Service Commission has been named to a leadership post on an international committee that helps utility regulators in developing countries. He’s been a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissions Committee on International Relations since his appointment to the PSC in 2008. PSC spokesperson Andrew Melnykovych […] By Stephanie Crosby Jan 18 Local News PSC Chairman to Help Lead National Committee Stephanie Crosby