Another Impending Evergy Rate Hike Sparks Kansas City Outrage

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From our vantage . . .

ASK AROUND & NOTICE LOCAL BUZZ OVER STEADILY RISING EVERGY RATES!!!

For many in the metro and beyond . . . This is one of the most important issues of Summer 2024 that hasn't garnered enough coverage.

Thankfully, this local report offers a worthwhile overview and roundup of the sitch so far . . .

"Many residents cited the recent burden of higher costs associated with Evergy's time-based rate plans implemented in 2023 as already making things extremely difficult. Many testified that the removal of Evergy's discount program for all-electric customers has put considerable pressure on those who were utilizing it.

"Proposed rate increase concerns are magnified for financially vulnerable residents on fixed incomes.  

"St. Joseph resident David Hopper Jr. said he saw his Evergy electric bill jump by more than $300 in recent months, making newly proposed increases of nearly 14% even more daunting. His social security payments don't come close to being able to make up the difference. "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Concerned residents speak out on proposed Evergy rate increase

Emotions ran high at City Hall on Monday as concerned residents voiced their opposition to a proposed Evergy utility rate increase eyed for 2025.