Evergy Pushes 'Time-Of-Use' Opt Out After Social Media Clap Back

Credit where it's due . . . Complaining on the Internets works . . . Here's yet another example and a power player CLEARLY looking at all of those mean tweets . . . Check-it:

Evergy is expected under an order from the Missouri Public Service Commission to implement time-of-use pricing, which places a premium on electricity prices at times of high demand, starting next month.

This summer, as customers were asked to select one of the new plans, Evergy saw blowback from those concerned their bills would skyrocket. Under one of the plans, power used on summer days between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. — when residents are most likely to be using their air conditioners — would be almost four times as expensive as the rest of the day.

The company also drew fire from Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, who in July accused state regulators of trying to ration power, gouge customers and force a transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy.

In a request to alter the program, filed Friday with the Missouri Public Service Commission, Evergy said it received a “substantial” number of complaints on social media about the new pricing mechanism.

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Evergy asks Missouri regulators to let customers opt out of controversial time-based pricing

Evergy saw blowback from customers over time-of-use pricing, which places a premium on electricity at times of high demand. Under one of the plans, power used on summer days between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. would be almost four times as expensive as the rest of the day.

Evergy seeks to change default time-based billing plan ahead of next month's change

Evergy has sought permission to change the default plan for customers who do not select one of four new time-based plans that go into effect next month.

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