Energy & Utilities

KRC calls for full environmental assessment for EKPC Big Hill transmission line project in Berea

In a recent letter to the Rural Utilities Service, KRC urged the agency to conduct a thorough environmental review under NEPA of EKPC's proposed Big Hill to Three Links electric transmission line project in Berea.

SB 349: Favoring Coal Interests Above Ratepayers And Environment

In testimony before the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee on March 6, 2024, KRC Staff Attorney Audrey Ernstberger outlined why KRC opposes SB 349, a bill that seeks to stem utility use of renewable energy and would increase utility rates.

Kentucky Is Ready to Close Aging Fossil Fuel Plants

Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is opening a public hearing on LG&E/KU's request to retire 4 coal-fired electric generating units and 3 natural gas units, and to replace them with 2 solar facilities and 1 battery storage facility.

KRC Director to Participate in Net Metering Webinar

Learn about the New Net Metering Rates for Kentucky Power Company following the recent order from the PSC on net metering! Webinar is June 3 with KYSES.

PSC Rules On Rate Increases Sought By Kentucky Power Company

PSC Rules On Rate Increases Sought By Kentucky Power Company Commission defers decision on net metering, while providing important victories for ratepayers  on most issues.

The Fight To Assure Fair Representation For Low-Income Advocates In Utility Rate Cases Continues

The Circuit Court had determined that the Public Service Commission (PSC) acted arbitrarily when it denied requests from the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Association of Community Ministries, Sierra Club, and Community Action Council, to intervene

KRC Opposes Proposed EPA Rule to Weaken Standards On Coal Combustion Residuals

KRC was proud to join 73 other organizations in commenting in opposition to a proposed EPA rulemaking that would weaken environmental protections associated with the management of coal combustion residuals from coal-fired power plants. 

Public Service Commission Ordered To Allow Participation In LG&E Rate Case By Low-Income Advocates And Sierra Club

The Franklin Circuit Court granted a Temporary Injunction ordering the Public Service Commission to allow low-income and environmental advocacy groups to participate in pending LG&E and KU rate cases.

Court of Appeals Decision Strikes Underprotective Coal Ash Regulations

In an August 21, 2018 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit remanded several regulations on coal ash disposal, promulgated under the Obama Administration, which the Court found to be underprotective of the environment.

PSC Order Accepts Complaint Against Gas Utility Discontinuing Service

In a September 7, 2018 Order, the PSC has directed Peoples Gas Ky LLC to respond to a complaint by Georgia Johnson that their plan to discontinue gas service violates their duty to furnish adequate service. Peoples Gas has ten days to respond.

LG&E/KU Tries to Trim Energy Efficiency Programs, Awaits PSC Ruling

LG&E and KU's most recent demand-side management and energy efficiency filing proposes to eliminate several programs for residential customers. KRC represents the Metro Housing Coalition in the case, which awaits decision by the PSC.

PSC Denies LG&E and KU Application To Deploy "Smart Meters"

In an Order entered on August 30, 2018, the Kentucky Public Service Commission denied the request by LG&E and KU to Deploy Smart Meters, ruling that the utilities provided insufficient evidence to justify expense.

KRC Participates In Panel Discussion on the Future of Coal in Kentucky

A poem from Nana Lampton

DEREGULATION WITHOUT ACCOUNTABILITY: What The Consumer Would Lose If HB 337 Becomes Law

Debunking The Myth That Solar Customers Are Freeloading

Debunking The Myth That Solar Customers Are Freeloading

Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC) Seeks To Intervene In PSC Case Where LG&E and KU Seek To Reduce Energy Efficiency and Demand Management Programs

Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC) Seeks To Intervene In PSC Case Where LG&E and KU Seek To Reduce Energy Efficiency and Demand Management Programs

Settlement in LG& Rate Cases Protects Vulnerable Residential Customers

Settlement in LG&E/KU Rate Cases Protects Vulnerable Residential Customers

Settlement in LG&E/KU Rate Cases Protects Vulnerable Residential Customers

KRC Opposes Second Bill to Lift Nuclear Plant Moratorium

KRC Opposes Second Bill to Lift Nuclear Plant Moratorium

SB 89 Would Lift Kentucky Moratorium On New Nuclear Plants

SB 89 Would Lift Kentucky Moratorium On New Nuclear Plants

Effort To Expand Net Metering in Kentucky Stalls

Effort To Expand Net Metering in Kentucky Stalls

KRC Participates In Panel Discussion On EPA's Clean Power Plan At Governor's Conference On The Environment

KRC Participates In Panel Discussion On EPA's Clean Power Plan At Governor's Conference On The Environment

Proposed Settlement in LG&E Rate Case Protects Low-and-Fixed Income Ratepayers; Encourages Energy Efficiency

AT&T Bills Would Impede, Not Expand, High Speed Rural Broadband Access

AT&T Bills Would Impede, Not Expand, High Speed Rural Broadband Access

Senate Bill 3: 2015 Version of AT&T's Deregulation Bill Fails To Assure Continued Access To Reliable Basic Phone Service For All Kentuckians

ADT Letter Highlights Safety and Health Problems With AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill

Dormant Landlines In Rural Areas May Not Be Able To Reactivate Landline Service Under SB 99

Dormant Landlines In Rural Areas May Not Be Able To Reactivate Landline Service Under SB 99

Updated Analysis Of Why AT&T Bill Is Bad News For Kentucky's Basic Phone Service Users

KRC Testifies Against New AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill

KRC Testifies Against New AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill

KRC Communicates Concerns With Phone Deregulation Bill Draft To AT&T

Greenhouse Gas Regulations and their Effect on Local Communities and the Poor

The increasing inability of those on low- and fixed-incomes to meet utility costs is a dire situation that affects the health of those individuals and families, and also has financial impacts on the remaining ratepayer base.

Greenhouse Gas Regulations and their Effect on Local Communities and the Poor

First, we must recognize that doing nothing is not an option. Climate change is occurring, the rate of GHG emissions are a significant factor, fossil fuel...

"Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.” Voltaire

"Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.” Voltaire

Is AT&T's Wireless Home Service Comparable To Existing Wireline Basic Phone Service?

Is AT&T's Wireless Home Service Comparable To Existing Wireline Basic Phone Service?

A Closer Look At AT&T's "$14 Billion Investment"

A Closer Look At AT&T's "$14 Billion Investment"

Senate Economic Development Committee to Hear SB 88 - AT&Ts Effort to End Right To Basic Local Phone Service, On Monday February 11

AT&T Again Seeks To End Obligation To Provide Stand-Alone Basic Phone Service To Kentucky Customers

AT&T Again Seeks To End Obligation To Provide Stand-Alone Basic Phone Service To Kentucky Customers

AT&T Gearing Up To Seek End To Obligation To Provide Stand-alone Basic Telephone Service

AT&T Gearing Up To Seek End To Obligation To Provide Stand-alone Basic Telephone Service

Speaker Stumbo Expresses Opposition to AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill

The Solar Industry in Kentucky: A Brief Review

Complaint Seeks PSC Review of Cell Tower Siting

PSC Approves PPL Acquisition of LG&E and KU; Settlement Offers Additional Help for Low- and Fixed-Income Ratepayers

PSC Hears Testimony on PPL Acquisition of LG&E and KU; Settlement Offers Additional Help for Low- and Fixed-Income Ratepayers

PSC Hears Testimony on PPL Acquisition of LG&E and KU; Settlement Offers Additional Help for Low- and Fixed-Income Ratepayers

Nuclear Power Plant Siting And Permitting Discussed

Nuclear Power Plant Siting And Permitting Discussed

Challenge To Kentucky Pioneer Merchant Power Plant Siting Dismissed

Challenge To Kentucky Pioneer Merchant Power Plant Siting Dismissed

What Utilities Can Do To Advance Energy Efficiency in Kentucky

What Utilities Can Do To Advance Energy Efficiency in Kentucky

KRC Testifies Before Special Subcommittee On Energy

KRC Testifies Before Special Subcommittee On Energy

Circuit Court Decision Assures Cell Tower Review In All Counties

Circuit Court Decision Assures Cell Tower Review In All Counties

KRC Argues "Business Case" for Energy Efficiency At Utilities And Energy Efficiency Conference

KRC Argues "Business Case" for Energy Efficiency At Utilities And Energy Efficiency Conference

PSC Order In Cell Tower Case Appealed

PSC Order In Cell Tower Case Appealed

Rehearing Sought On Cell Tower Siting Case

Rehearing Sought On Cell Tower Siting Case

PSC Ruling Interpreting Cell Tower Law Could Affect Many Communities

PSC Ruling Interpreting Cell Tower Law Could Affect Many Communities

Stack Testing & Lower Limits Better Controls On Mercury Proposed For Versailles Lighting Plant

Stack Testing & Lower limitsBetter Controls On Mercury Proposed For Versailles Lighting Plant

Broad-based Coalition Opposes Telecom Deregulation Bill

CLEARING THE AIR ON TELEPHONE DEREGULATION

CLEARING THE AIR ON TELEPHONE DEREGULATION

KRC TESTIFIES IN OPPOSITION TO PHONE DEREGULATION BILL

KRC TESTIFIES IN OPPOSITION TO PHONE DEREGULATION BILL

KRC comments on new leachate treatment facility proposed by DOE

KRC comments on new leachate treatment facility proposed by DOE

KRC Comments on Strategic Energy Blueprint 

KRC COMMENTS ON STRATEGIC ENERGY BLUEPRINT

Post-Hearing Brief Filed In Estill County Power Plant Case

Post-Hearing Brief Filed In Estill County Power Plant Case

KRC Comments On Proposal To End Vehicle Testing In Northern Kentucky

KRC Comments On Proposal To End Vehicle Testing In Northern Kentucky

Approval of Estill County Power Plant Challenged

Briefing Complete in Thoroughbred Siting Challenge   

Briefing Complete in Thoroughbred Siting Challenge