KIUC Granted Full Intervention Rights in LG&E/KU Merger Case

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of:

O R D E R This matter arises upon the motion of the Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc (KIUC), filed April 1, 2026, for full intervention. As a basis for its motion, KIUC stated that that it had a special interest due to the fact that several members of KIUC are served by Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) (jointly, LG&E/KU), including AAK, USA K2, LLC, Alliance Coal, LLC, Carbide Industries LLC, Corning Incorporated, Dow Silicones Corporation, Ford Motor Company, JBSSA USA Swift, North American Stainless, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. 1 KIUC also stated that it would present issues and develop facts that will assist the Commission in fully considering the matter without unduly complicating or disrupting the proceedings. 2 LEGAL STANDARD The Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, by and through the Office of Rate Intervention (Attorney General), has the statutory right to intervene in

KIUC's Motion to Intervene (filed Apr. 1, 2026) at 2. 1

2ELECTRONIC JOINT APPLICATION OF )

KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY AND ) CASE NO. LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY ) 2026-00077 FOR APPROVAL OF MERGER )

Commission cases pursuant to KRS 367.150(8)(b). The Attorney General was granted intervention March 30, 2026. With limited exception, intervention by all others is 3 permissive and within the sole discretion of the Commission. 4 The regulatory standard for permissive intervention, set forth in 807 KAR 5:001, Section 4, is twofold. Commission regulation 807 KAR 5:001, Section 4(11), requires a person to set forth in the motion to intervene either (1) a special interest in the proceeding that is not otherwise adequately represented in the case, or (2) that intervention is likely to present issues or develop facts that will assist the Commission in fully considering the matter without unduly complicating or disrupting the proceedings. DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS Based on a review of the pleadings at issue and being otherwise sufficiently advised, the Commission finds that KIUC has demonstrated that it has a special interest in the proceeding over which the Commission has jurisdiction that is not otherwise adequately represented and that KIUC is likely to present issues or develop facts that will assist the Commission in considering this matter without unduly complicating or disrupting the proceedings for the reasons discussed below. KIUC asserted that it would present issues and develop facts that will assist the Commission in fully considering the matter without unduly complicating or disrupting the proceedings. KIUC stated that it has participated in ratemaking matters before this 5 Commission since 1978 and it will be a helpful and active participant should its

Order (Ky. PSC Mar. 30, 2026). 3 KRS 164.2807. 4

-2- Case No. 2026-00077

intervention request be granted. KIUC also presented that it has a IUC has a special 6 interest in this case as several member(s) of KIUC are served by LG&E/KU. 7 Based on the above, the Commission finds that KIUC should be granted full rights of a party in this proceeding. The Commission directs KIUC to the Commission's July 22, 2021 Order in Case No. 2020-00085 regarding filings with the Commission. 8 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. KIUC's motion to intervene is granted.
2. KIUC is entitled to the full rights of a party and shall be served with the

Commission's Orders and with filed testimony, exhibits, pleadings, correspondence, and

all other documents submitted by parties after the date of this Order.

1. KIUC shall comply with all provisions of the Commission's regulations, 807
   KAR 5:001, Section 8, related to the service and electronic filing of documents.

2. Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8(9), within seven days of service of
   this Order, KIUC shall file a written statement with the Commission that:

3. Certifies that it, or its agent, possesses the facilities to receive
   electronic transmissions; and

4. Sets forth the electronic mail address to which all electronic notices
   and messages related to this proceeding shall be served.

KIUC's Motion to Intervene at 3. 6

Case No. 2020-00085, Electronic Emergency Docket Related to the Novel Coronavirus COVID-8

19 (Ky. PSC July 22, 2021), Order (in which the Commission ordered that for case filings made on and after

March 16, 2020, filers are NOT required to file the original physical copies of the filings required by 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8).

-3- Case No. 2026-00077

Entered on this 13th day of April, 2026. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

___________________________ Angie Hatton Chairman

___________________________ Mary Pat Regan Commissioner

___________________________ Andrew W. Wood Commissioner

ATTEST:

______________________ Linda C. Bridwell, PE Executive Director

Case No. 2026-00077

Service List for 2026-00077

• Angela M Goad Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Office of Rate Intervention 700 Capitol Avenue Suite 20 Frankfort, KY 40601-8204
• Honorable Allyson K Sturgeon Vice President and Deputy General Counsel-Regulatory and PPL LG&E and KU Energy LLC 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202
• Honorable W. Duncan Crosby III Attorney at Law Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC 2000 PNC Plaza 500 W Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202-2828
• Jody Kyler Cohn Boehm, Kurtz & Lowry 425 Walnut Street Suite 2400 Cincinnati, OH 45202

• John Horne
  Office of the Attorney General Office of Rate Intervention 700 Capitol Avenue Suite 20 Frankfort, KY 40601-8204

• Honorable Lindsey W Ingram, III Attorney at Law STOLL KEENON OGDEN PLLC 300 West Vine Street Suite 2100 Lexington, KY 40507-1801

• Lawrence W Cook Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Office of Rate Intervention 700 Capitol Avenue
  Suite 20 Frankfort, KY 40601-8204

• Denotes served by Email

• Michael West Office of the Attorney General Office of Rate Intervention 700 Capitol Avenue Suite 20 Frankfort, KY 40601-8204

• Honorable Michael L Kurtz Attorney at Law Boehm, Kurtz & Lowry 425 Walnut Street Suite 2400 Cincinnati, OH 45202

• Monica Braun STOLL KEENON OGDEN PLLC 300 West Vine Street Suite 2100 Lexington, KY 40507-1801

• Rick E Lovekamp Manager - Regulatory Affairs
  LG&E and KU Energy LLC 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202

• Robert Conroy Vice President, State Regulation and Rates LG&E and KU Energy LLC 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202

• Kentucky Utilities Company 220 W. Main Street P. O. Box 32010 Louisville, KY 40232-2010

• Louisville Gas and Electric Company 820 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40203

• Louisville Gas and Electric Company 820 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40203

• Sara Judd Senior Corporate Attorney LG&E and KU Energy LLC 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202

• Denotes served by Email Service List for Case 2026-00077

• Toland Lacy Office of the Attorney General 700 Capital Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601

• Denotes served by Email Service List for Case 2026-00077