Kentucky Power has two cases before the Public Service Commission right now. A rate case and an Integrated Resource Plan.
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Hardworking Kentuckians need tools to lower our bills, not another blow to our monthly finances. Instead of raising rates, we need strong investments in energy efficiency to make our bills affordable and our homes safe, healthy, and comfortable.
Comments in the rate case will be due in November and in the Integrated Resource Plan case in January. Comments in the rate case will be due in November and in the Integrated Resource Plan case in January. Submit a comment in the rate case using the form below. |
Public Comment Meetings Announced for Rate Case
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Catlettsburg
Boyd County Courthouse, 2800 Louisa Road, Catlettsburg, KY 41129
Perry County Courthouse, 481 Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701
Public Service Commission (includes virtual option) 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40601
Pike County Courthouse, 146 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 41501
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Background- Case #2023-00159
Kentucky Power claims that increased rates are needed due to having fewer customers and the need to build their own power generation (they currently buy a lot of power from the regional grid instead of producing it themselves). Instead of raising rates, KPC could invest in energy efficiency programs that both lower customers' bills and decrease the need for expensive new power plants. We shouldn't have to pay for their bad investments.
Kentucky Power customers have some of the highest "energy burdens" in the nation - this is the proportion of monthly income spent on electric bills. This is unacceptable and we deserve better! Our paychecks should cover more than just our energy bill.
See Sample Talking Points for your Rate Case comment below
Kentucky Power customers have some of the highest "energy burdens" in the nation - this is the proportion of monthly income spent on electric bills. This is unacceptable and we deserve better! Our paychecks should cover more than just our energy bill.
See Sample Talking Points for your Rate Case comment below
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Tips for Writing Your Comment
The Commission wants to hear how the decisions KPC makes affect your life and your family. You don’t have to be an expert for your input to matter.
Please write your comment in your own words. You are welcome to use the talking points below but try not to copy and paste them word for word. The Commission gives more weight to unique comments over form responses. Don't overthink it. Your comment can be simple.
Please write your comment in your own words. You are welcome to use the talking points below but try not to copy and paste them word for word. The Commission gives more weight to unique comments over form responses. Don't overthink it. Your comment can be simple.
Talking points to inform your comment
We shouldn't pay for their bad decisions
Kentucky Power is claiming that increased rates are needed due to having fewer customers and the need to build their own power generation (they currently buy a lot of power from the regional grid instead of producing it themselves). Instead of raising rates, KPC could invest in energy efficiency programs that both lower our bills and decrease the need for expensive new power plants. We shouldn't have to pay for their bad decisions.
Kentucky Power customers already have the highest bills in the state
KY Power bills are already too high. KPC customers have the highest average bills in the state and have some of the highest “energy burdens” in the nation (the proportion of monthly income spent on electric bills). KPC customers are having to make tough choices between paying their electric bills or buying groceries. We deserve better. We need tools ways to lower our bills, like energy efficiency programs and access to affordable rooftop solar for our homes and businesses.
Kentucky Power is not financially strapped, but KPC customers are
- Our power bills are already too high. KPC customers have the highest average bills in the state and have some of the highest “energy burdens” in the nation! (the % of monthly income spent on electric bills).
- Hardworking Kentuckians are having to make tough choices between paying their electric bills, medical bills, or buying groceries. We deserve better. We need tools to lower our bills, like energy efficiency programs and access to affordable rooftop solar for our homes and businesses.
Kentucky Power's financial situtation is actually getting better
- Investor-owned utilities like Kentucky Power exist to make a profit for their shareholders- but KPC doesn’t actually have shareholders. It is wholly owned by its parent company American Electric Power (AEP). While KPC claims they are financially strapped, AEP is raking in the dough and have increased their net profit over the past year with total profits of over $12 Billion!
- We shouldn’t make workers, families, and small businesses pay more to increase the profit for AEP’s CEOs.
- Kentucky Power is not financially strapped, but many hardworking Kentuckians are. Nearly 190,000 termination notices were sent to customers between July 2022 and June 2023 and more than 6,000 customers were disconnected from their power because they could not afford their bills.
We need warm, safe homes with affordable electric bills
Many of KPC’s financial issues are going away soon. They are refinancing or offloading their largest debts. The majority of public advocacy organizations testifying in this case agree there are no financial difficulties that justify the proposed rate increases.