FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has partially granted Kentucky Power’s request to reconsider aspects of a recent rate decision.
In an order issued April 9, the commission agreed to reopen the case to gather more information on several key issues, including vegetation management costs, employee compensation, transmission expenses, and rate case costs.
Regulators said the additional review does not indicate agreement with the utility’s arguments but allows for further investigation before final decisions are made.
The commission also ruled that Kentucky Power can temporarily record certain vegetation management expenses as a regulatory asset while the case is under reconsideration.
However, the PSC denied part of the request, deciding that costs related to the Big Sandy power plant will not be included in a proposed generation rider.
The case will now proceed under a new procedural schedule, with additional filings and reviews expected in the coming months.
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