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.
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue readingKentucky 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.
Continue readingLearn 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.
Continue readingPSC Rules On Rate Increases Sought By Kentucky Power Company Commission defers decision on net metering, while providing important victories for ratepayers on most issues.
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingKRC 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.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue readingLG&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.
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue readingDebunking The Myth That Solar Customers Are Freeloading
Continue readingMetropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC) Seeks To Intervene In PSC Case Where LG&E and KU Seek To Reduce Energy Efficiency and Demand Management Programs
Continue readingSettlement in LG&E/KU Rate Cases Protects Vulnerable Residential Customers
Continue readingKRC Opposes Second Bill to Lift Nuclear Plant Moratorium
Continue readingSB 89 Would Lift Kentucky Moratorium On New Nuclear Plants
Continue readingEffort To Expand Net Metering in Kentucky Stalls
Continue readingKRC Participates In Panel Discussion On EPA's Clean Power Plan At Governor's Conference On The Environment
Continue readingAT&T Bills Would Impede, Not Expand, High Speed Rural Broadband Access
Continue readingDormant Landlines In Rural Areas May Not Be Able To Reactivate Landline Service Under SB 99
Continue readingKRC Testifies Against New AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingFirst, 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...
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Continue readingIs AT&T's Wireless Home Service Comparable To Existing Wireline Basic Phone Service?
Continue readingA Closer Look At AT&T's "$14 Billion Investment"
Continue readingAT&T Again Seeks To End Obligation To Provide Stand-Alone Basic Phone Service To Kentucky Customers
Continue readingAT&T Gearing Up To Seek End To Obligation To Provide Stand-alone Basic Telephone Service
Continue readingPSC Hears Testimony on PPL Acquisition of LG&E and KU; Settlement Offers Additional Help for Low- and Fixed-Income Ratepayers
Continue readingNuclear Power Plant Siting And Permitting Discussed
Continue readingChallenge To Kentucky Pioneer Merchant Power Plant Siting Dismissed
Continue readingWhat Utilities Can Do To Advance Energy Efficiency in Kentucky
Continue readingKRC Testifies Before Special Subcommittee On Energy
Continue readingCircuit Court Decision Assures Cell Tower Review In All Counties
Continue readingKRC Argues "Business Case" for Energy Efficiency At Utilities And Energy Efficiency Conference
Continue readingRehearing Sought On Cell Tower Siting Case
Continue readingPSC Ruling Interpreting Cell Tower Law Could Affect Many Communities
Continue readingStack Testing & Lower limitsBetter Controls On Mercury Proposed For Versailles Lighting Plant
Continue readingCLEARING THE AIR ON TELEPHONE DEREGULATION
Continue readingKRC TESTIFIES IN OPPOSITION TO PHONE DEREGULATION BILL
Continue readingKRC comments on new leachate treatment facility proposed by DOE
Continue readingKRC COMMENTS ON STRATEGIC ENERGY BLUEPRINT
Continue readingPost-Hearing Brief Filed In Estill County Power Plant Case
Continue readingKRC Comments On Proposal To End Vehicle Testing In Northern Kentucky
Continue readingBriefing Complete in Thoroughbred Siting Challenge
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