Kentucky PSC Watch

• HB 593 advances on data center energy costs, aiming for fair share from tech giants while protecting ratepayers.
• Economic incentives: Jobs paying...

Kentucky boosts home resilience with new safe room rebates signed into law by Gov. Beshear.

Key details:

• Creates residential safe room rebate fund...

PSC's late February order approved a $10.76 monthly residential bill hike (5.87% year 1), far below Kentucky Power's 14.9% request, with a DTL rider...

Legislative push for consumer relief:

• Senate passage: Sen. Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville)'s resolution to protect Kentucky families from volatile...

Kentucky's SB8 proposes major PSC changes amid utility bill outcry:

• Expand board from 3 to 5 members: Gov. appoints 3, GOP Auditor appoints 2;...

• HB 377 stalls: Bipartisan bill to ban gas/electric shutoffs below 32°F or above 95°F for 3+ days won't get a hearing, despite committee...

Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), House Energy Chair, calls for bipartisan permit reform during a discussion on electric grid reliability. Despite tough midterm outlook, he's optimistic on key wins.

New rate pressure for eastern Kentucky: Kentucky Power seeks PSC approval for a nearly $200M project at a coal-fired plant supplying the region.
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Major emissions step: A utility is actively submitting air permit applications to the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) for Cooper and Spurlock Stations. Key PSC oversight on power plant compliance.

Kentucky's SB100 (engrossed) establishes the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for statewide energy strategy, with an emergency declaration. Key step for utility oversight and grid planning.

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