Kentucky PSC Orders

Melonie Smith v. Louisville Gas and Electric - Estimated Utility Bill Dispute

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order finding that consumer Melonie Smith established a prima facie case against Louisville Gas and Electric Company for failing to perform actual meter reads for four consecutive months between December 2024 and March 2025. The Commission ordered LG&E to provide a detailed accounting of estimated versus actual usage during that period but lacked authority to order the requested $629.66 bill write-off.

Informal Conference Scheduled for Water District Rate Investigation

The Kentucky Public Service Commission scheduled an informal conference for April 10, 2026, as part of an electronic investigation into the City of Albany regarding alleged assessment of an unapproved rate for Cumberland County Water District. The remote conference will address case resolution, disputed factual issues, and future procedural steps.

Duke Kentucky and Owen Electric Territory Realignment

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Kentucky's application to realign certified service territories with Owen County Electric Cooperative. The change involves two parcels: Duke Kentucky acquiring approximately 4 acres at 2835 Senour Road, Independence, and Owen Electric acquiring approximately 23 acres at 2557 Kentucky Highway 491, Demossville. No public comments or intervention requests were filed.

Garrison-Quincy Water District Information Request

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order requiring Garrison-Quincy-KY-O-Heights Water District to respond to a consumer complaint filed by Elwood Russell (Case No. 2024-00412). The District must file historical water usage records, meter replacement documentation, and meter test results by April 20, 2026. Electronic responses must be in searchable PDF format with proper certification.

Kentucky Power Company Baker Substation Upgrade CPCN Order

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued Order in Case No. 2025-00335 granting Kentucky Power Company a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to expand and upgrade portions of its Baker Substation in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The project cost increased from $23.5 million to $29.4 million, primarily due to costs associated with relocating a third-party gas line. The prior declaratory order finding no CPCN was required (Case No. 2024-00283) was superseded by this new application requirement.

East Kentucky Power Project 44 Conference Scheduling Order

The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted East Kentucky Power Cooperative's motion to schedule an informal conference for Project 44 on April 10, 2026, and extended EKPC's response deadline from March 27, 2026 to April 13, 2026. The conference will address environmental compliance plan issues related to Case No. 2025-00053.

Crab Run Solar Merchant Plant Intervention Order

The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting issued an order granting intervention status to multiple adjacent landowners in Case No. 2025-00276. The intervenors (Aundrea Mattingly George, Tiffiney Mattingly, Eleanor Mills George, Brian Mattingly, Matthew Morris, Ann Taylor Morris, Blake Thomas, Olivia Thomas, Bobby Thomas, and others) demonstrated property interests bordering the proposed Crab Run Solar project in Marion County. The Siting Board granted their motions to intervene in the proceeding for a 45 MW merchant solar electric generating facility.

Kentucky Power Transmission Infrastructure CPCN

The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted Kentucky Power Company a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing replacement of Thelma Transformer #1 with a new 138/69/46kV transformer and rebuilding approximately 13 miles of the Prestonsburg-Thelma 46kV transmission circuit. The project in Floyd and Johnson counties also includes retiring certain switch and line facilities, with an April 3, 2026 decision date.

Duke Energy Kentucky Environmental Surcharge Six-Month Review

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order initiating a six-month review of Duke Energy Kentucky's environmental surcharge mechanism per KRS 278.183(3). The review covers the billing period ending November 30, 2025, and assigns Case No. 2026-00041. Duke Kentucky is required to file prepared direct testimony and respond to information requests per the procedural schedule in Appendix A.

LG&E Gas Line Tracker Rate Adjustment Request - Data Request

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a data request to Louisville Gas and Electric Company requiring the utility to provide detailed financial reconciliations and rate base documentation for its Gas Line Tracker rate adjustment proceeding (Case No. 2026-00052). Responses are due by April 20, 2026, covering rate base figures of approximately $110-115 million and net asset values around $86-87 million. The Commission directs LG&E to provide responses under oath with proper certification.