Kansas Power Play ALMOST Explained

Credit to this conservative blog for doing the heavy lifting on a mostly clandestine rate hike in the works.

Check-it . . . 

In its filing, Evergy was quick to disassociate the rate increase from the emerging Panasonic battery plant in DeSoto, proposed natural gas plants in Sumner and Reno Counties, and a solar facility under construction near Lawrence:

'To be clear, investments related to the Panasonic plant in De Soto, Kansas, and the proposed natural gas generating units and solar facility actively sought in EKC’s pending predetermination proceeding are not costs that are going into rates in this case.' 

The investments include technology upgrades and grid improvements to replace aging equipment and create a more resilient power grid that is more reliable and efficient for customers, the company said in its application to the KCC.

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

Evergy seeks $196 million rate increase, its second hike in two years - The Sentinel

Evergy says the rate hike is unrelated to serving subsidized businesses.