Utilities

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

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.

Effort By LG&E and KU 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.

Public Service Commission 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.

Net Metering Guidelines Are Posted On PSC Website

A poem from Nana Lampton

Climate Change and Sustainability

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

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

SETTLEMENT IN LG&E RATE CASE PROTECTS VULNERABLE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS, MODERATES THE AMOUNT AND IMPACT OF RATE INCREASES

SETTLEMENT IN LG&E AND KU RATE CASES PROTECTS VULNERABLE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

SETTLEMENT IN LG&E AND KU RATE CASES PROTECTS VULNERABLE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS, MODERATES THE AMOUNT AND IMPACT OF RATE INCREASES

KRC Director Testifies On Bill Completing Deregulation of AT&T and Windstream Phone Services

Climate Change and Sustainability

KRC Testifies Before Senate Committee On AT&T's Bill Completing Deregulation Of Basic Phone Service

Effort To Expand Net Metering in Kentucky Stalls

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

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

KRC Testifies In Opposition To AT&T Deregulation Bill

Senate Bill 3 / House Bill 152: 2015 Version of AT&Ts 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

KRC Presents Testimony To House Committee In Opposition To SB 99 Phone Deregulation Bill

KRC Letter to House Economic Development Committee Members Concerning SB 99 Misinformation

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

Why AT&T's SB 99 Is Bad For Small Towns And Rural Areas of Kentucky

Basic stand-alone phone service could be at risk for over 11,000 Kentucky households if SB 99 passes.

KRC Testifies Against New AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill

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

Climate Change and Sustainability

2014 AT&T Draft Bill Fails To Assure Continued Access To Reliable Basic Phone Service For All Kentuckians

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

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

SB 88 NOT LIKELY TO MATERIALLY INCREASE AT&Ts CAPITAL SPENDING IN KENTUCKY ABOVE PAST LEVELS

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

Top Ten Reasons Why AT&Ts SB 88 Is Bad For Kentucky

SB 88 = Less Reliable, Less Functional Home Phone Service For Rural Kentucky

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