A coalition of consumer advocacy, environmental and renewable energy groups is calling on Kentucky’s utility regulator to study various aspects of utility affordability for ratepayers, including the potential costs of data centers and fossil fuels. In a letter dated Sunday, the groups are asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission to investigate “the drivers of rising energy […]
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State grants Duke Energy’s request to raise rates
The Kentucky Public Service Commission announced late last week that it had approved a request from Duke Energy to raise rates. The commission is the administrative body responsible for regulating utility service areas and rates throughout the commonwealth. “The energy charge for residential customers will increase from $0.111639 per kWh to $0.122399 per kWh with […]
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Kentucky’s utility regulator launches effort to study nuclear power
Kentucky’s utility regulator is inviting Kentuckians to weigh in on the possibilities of developing nuclear power plants in the state. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) in an order earlier this month opened a case to discuss “issues involving the construction, operation, and funding of potential nuclear electric generating facilities.” A PSC press release says […]
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Covington sues Duke Energy over franchise agreement
The City of Covington filed suit against Duke Energy this week over the company’s refusal to enter into a franchise agreement with the city. “This is a classic case of a big institution thinking it can do whatever it wants and that it can ignore established, reasonable local ordinances,” said Mayor Joe Meyer in a […]
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Covington mulls franchise agreement with electric companies. What does this mean for your electric bill?
The Covington Board of Commissioners is considering establishing regulations that would mandate a franchise agreement between the city and electric providers, specifically Duke Energy, who believes a franchise agreement would not be necessary.
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Duke, Chamber oppose bill they say would increase costs to support coal
Duke Energy and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are opposing legislation that would make it harder to close aging power plants, resulting in increased energy costs and jeopardizing reliable service.
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Northern Kentucky Duke Energy customers feel financial crunch of higher bills heading into winter
Covington small business owner Chris Conley wasn’t expecting to see his electricity bill increase from $96 in November to $331.60 in December. For many residents and business owners, opening the mail toward the end of the year can be an anxiety-inducing activity, especially as the outside temperatures begin to cover vehicles in a pesky layer […]
