WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has launched a rigorous inquiry into Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corp.'s, Munfordville, Kentucky, proposed general adjustment of rates, demanding detailed justifications for various charges and financial practices. In its "Second Request for Information" issued on May 28, 2025, the PSC is pressing Farmers Electric Cooperative Corp. for answers on everything from net metering tariffs to executive compensation. Farmers RECC has u more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has denied Duke Energy Kentucky Inc.'s, Cincinnati, Ohio, application to enter into up to $25 million in capital lease obligations. The utility had sought authorization to utilize capital leases as a flexible financing option for its capital requirements through December 31, 2026. Duke Kentucky initially filed its application on October 1, 2024, proposing to use capital leases for various assets, including operating equipment, softwar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has launched a six-month review into Louisville Gas and Electric Co.'s, Louisville, Kentucky, application of its Fuel Adjustment Clause. This examination will cover the period from Nov. 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, to ensure the utility's fuel cost adjustments are fair and compliant with state regulations. The PSC's order, issued under 807 KAR 5:056, Section 3(3), establishes a procedural schedule to guide the review process. As p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has initiated a six-month review of the Fuel Adjustment Clause applied by Big Rivers Electric Corporation Cooperatives. This examination, covering the period from November 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, will scrutinize the Fuel Adjustment Clause application of Jackson Purchase Energy Corp. Paducah, Kentucky, Kenergy Corp., Henderson, Kentucky and Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corp., Brandenburg, Kentucky. Under the provisi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted Kentucky Power Co., Ashland, Kentucky, an extension until March 20, 2027, to file its next Integrated Resource Plan. The decision comes after Kentucky Power cited the delay in the Commission Staff Report and the need to evaluate the impact of evolving federal environmental regulations. Kentucky Power initially requested the extension on April 14, 2025, emphasizing the necessity of reviewing the forthcoming Staff Report com more PR