LG&E

The Kentucky Public Service Commission will allow LG&E and KU to raise their utility rates, but not as much as was agreed to in a settlement in April.

For people living in the affected areas, there’s no concerted outreach to let them know about the emergency plans’ existence.

Louisville Gas and Electric has reached a settlement with intervenors in the company’s rate case that’s pending before state regulators.

Several intervenors in the case requested either the case be dismissed or they be given more time to review documents, after LG&E submitted a revised document last week.

The parties say the utility filed inaccurate information about its cost of providing service to customers.

The utilities are requesting a $210 million increase in annual revenues. For LG&E customers, this will show up in an increase in the basic service charge.

Senate Bill 214 would allow utilities to change the rates they pay for electricity from certain renewable energies, like rooftop solar panels.

Critics say the way the utility is proposing to raise your rates is unfair and will end up discouraging energy efficiency.

Louisville Metro Government plans to formally intervene in a request before the Public Service Commission from LG&E to raise utility rates.

The companies announced plans for the upgrades on Monday. Spokeswoman Natasha Collins said the improvements will cost $2.2 billion.