Kentucky PSC Orders

Barrelhead Solar 54MW Merchant Solar Facility Construction Certificate Wayne County

The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting granted Barrelhead Solar, LLC a Construction Certificate to construct an approximately 54-megawatt ground-mounted solar photovoltaic electric generating facility on approximately 307 acres in Wayne County, Kentucky. The Siting Board verified compliance with statutory requirements under KRS 278.700-718 including public notice, local zoning compliance, site assessment report, and consultant review. There are no intervenors and no penalties specified in this order.

Farmers RECC Rehearing Information Request

The Kentucky Public Service Commission ordered Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation to file specific information related to its general rate adjustment proceeding by April 10, 2026. The request seeks detailed cost breakdowns for collared meter disconnections/reconnections and explanations of disconnection circumstances.

Chambers v. Kentucky-American Water Company - Utility Billing Dispute

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued Order in Case No. 2024-00350 regarding a formal complaint by Charles Douglas Chambers against Kentucky-American Water Company. Chambers alleged a July 2024 water bill ten times his typical amount (7,000 gallons) due to a meter reading issue, while Kentucky-American maintained the meter was accurate and attributed usage to a leaking toilet. Commission Staff conducted independent meter testing as directed in prior proceedings.

Kentucky PSC Investigation of Crittenden-Livingston County Water District

The Kentucky Public Service Commission initiated Case No. 2026-00066 to investigate Crittenden-Livingston County Water District and its named commissioners and manager for alleged violations of KRS 278.160 (rate schedule filing requirements) and prior Commission Orders. The district, serving approximately 3,731 retail customers and multiple wholesale water customers, faces potential civil penalties of up to $2,500 per offense under KRS 278.990.

Kentucky Power storm expense accounting deferral request

The Kentucky PSC issued a Staff First Request for Information to Kentucky Power Company in Case No. 2026-00067, requiring detailed documentation regarding the company's application to establish a regulatory asset for extraordinary O&M expenses incurred during the December 18-19, 2025 major storm event. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.

Powell's Valley Water District Truck Purchase for Leak Detection

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an Order granting Powell's Valley Water District's request to purchase a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado for $42,125 using unaccounted-for water loss surcharge funds. The truck is intended for a newly hired employee dedicated to leak detection and repair activities under the district's Qualified Infrastructure Improvement Plan. The Commission determined the expenditure supports water loss reduction objectives.

Kentucky Power Company Information Request

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a third request for information to Kentucky Power Company regarding its demand-side management programs. Kentucky Power is required to provide electronic responses to specific questions by April 15, 2026.

Order for Case 2025-00365 - Information Request to Joint Intervenors

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order in Case No. 2025-00365, requiring Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and Mountain Association to provide specific information by April 15, 2026. This request pertains to Kentucky Power Company's demand-side management programs and cost recovery.

Kentucky American Water Company seeks $100M debt authority

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order regarding Kentucky American Water Company's application to issue up to $100,000,000 in debt by December 31, 2027. The order addresses the legal standard for utility debt issuance and the company's request to participate in a borrowing program.

Citipower Gas Cost Recovery Rate Report Approval

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved Citipower, LLC's Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate report for April 1, 2026. The approved GCR rate of $6.4857 per Mcf represents a decrease of $0.7036 per Mcf from the previous rate.