TOPEKA (KSNT) – People will be able to give their personal comments on an Evergy proposal to raise energy costs for Kansans.
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) said it will be holding public hearings in Wichita and Topeka starting next week to inform customers of Evergy Kansas Central about the energy company’s request to raise rates. People will also be able to ask questions and make comments in front of the KCC during these meetings.
Evergy applied with the KCC in January this year for a $196.4 million, or 8.62%, rate increase. If the proposal is approved as-is, the new electric rates would take hold in September 2025. Residential customers could see an average monthly increase of $13.05.
Public Hearings
- 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at Wichita State University’s Lowe Auditorium Hughes Metropolitan Complex located at 5015 East 29th Street in Wichita.
- 6 p.m. on Monday, June 16 at Washburn Institute of Technology located at 5724 Southwest Huntoon Street in Topeka.
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The KCC will accept written comments through 5 p.m. on July 14. These can be sent in by clicking here, by mail or by calling the KCC at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027. You can register to participate in the hearings on Zoom, make a public comment online and find additional information on the application by visiting the KCC website and selecting the “Your Opinion Matters” tab.
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