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• PSC to Issue Report on 2008 Wind Storm and 2009 Ice Storm - Nov. 19 media briefing will be broadcast live on the Web
  Tuesday, November 17, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission’s (PSC) report on the September 2008 wind storm and January 2009 ice storm will be made public on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
• PSC Grants Smaller Rate Adjustment to Water Service Corp. - Cuts requested increase by nearly half
  Monday, November 09, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today granted Water Service Corp. of Kentucky a rate adjustment that is significantly smaller than the amount requested by the utility.
• NATURAL GAS WILL COST MUCH LESS THIS WINTER
  Friday, October 30, 2009
  Sharply lower wholesale natural gas prices will mean smaller heating bills for Kentucky customers this winter, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) says.
• PSC’s Gardner Named to National “Smart Grid” Panel - Group is collaboration among state and federal regulators
  Wednesday, October 28, 2009
  Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) Vice Chairman Jim Gardner has been named to a national panel examining issues relating to the transition to a smart electrical grid.
• PSC Approves Columbia Gas Rate Settlement - Revenue increase is $5.43 million less than requested
  Monday, October 26, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a settlement granting Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. an annual revenue increase of $6.125 million, which is $5.43 million less than the amount sought by the utility. Under the settlement, the only change for residential customers will be a $3.05 increase in the monthly customer charge, from $9.30 to $12.35. The gas delivery charge will remain at $1.87 per 1,000 cubic feet (mcf).
• PSC To Give Annual Update on Natural Gas Prices - Oct. 30 event will be broadcast live on the Web
  Monday, October 26, 2009
  Natural gas prices during the 2009-2010 heating season will be discussed during an Oct. 30, 2009, news briefing at the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). The briefing will be broadcast live, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT, via the Internet on the PSC Web site, at http://psc.ky.gov/. Click on the link for Hearing Room 1. A high-speed Internet connection is recommended for viewing the briefing.
• PSC Will Examine LG&E/KU Wind Power Proposal - No surcharge now; any cost recovery should be considered in rate case
  Wednesday, October 21, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will review wind energy contracts submitted by Louisville Gas & Electric Co. (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Co. (KU). However, if the utilities wish to recover any costs of purchasing wind energy, they should do so by requesting a rate adjustment rather than a separate surcharge, the PSC said in a procedural order issued today.
• PSC Celebrates 75th Anniversary
  Wednesday, October 14, 2009
  Thirteen former commissioners and many former staff members were among the 150 or so guests at today’s 75th anniversary celebration at the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC).
• Commissioner Reunion Highlights PSC Event - 14 former PSC members to gather for 75th anniversary
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  Fourteen former members of the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) have indicated they will attend the PSC’s 75th anniversary celebration in Frankfort tomorrow, Oct. 14.
• PSC Receives Grant for Oral History Project - Agency’s 75th anniversary provides impetus to record stories
  Monday, October 12, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC), which this week is marking 75 years of service to the Commonwealth, has received a grant to begin recording an oral history of the agency.
• PSC Unveils Revised Web Site - New design and functions make information easier to find
  Thursday, October 01, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today went live with a redesigned Web site that is simpler and easier to navigate.The site address remains the same: http://psc.ky.gov
• PSC Allows Separate Accounting of LG&E, KU Ice Storm Costs - No decision made on recovery through future rates
  Wednesday, September 30, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today allowed Louisville Gas and Electric Co. (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Co. (KU) to set up separate accounts to track power restoration costs and other expenses associated with recovery from the damage caused by the severe ice storm in January. The accounts, known as regulatory assets, are a tool that allows unusual or one-time costs to be deferred for a period of time for possible future recovery through rates.
• PSC Delays Columbia Gas Rate Hearing - Proposed settlement not ready for consideration
  Wednesday, September 16, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today delayed the hearing on the request for a rate increase by Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. because a proposed settlement had not been agreed to by all parties to the case.
• LETTER/OP-ED REGARDING THE LIFELINE AND LINK-UP PROGRAMS FOR TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS ON LIMTED INCOMES
  Tuesday, September 15, 2009
  Please consider using the following as a letter to the editor or op-ed piece in conjunction with Kentucky Lifeline Awareness Week. It may be used immediately, with authorship credited as indicated.
• New Before-you-dig Guide Available - PSC teams with Kentucky 811 to prevent damage to buried utilities
  Wednesday, September 09, 2009
  As part of efforts to protect buried utility lines, a compact guide to safe excavating practices is now available in Kentucky.The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is assisting Kentucky 811, the state’s call-before-you-dig center, in making the guide available to contractors, utility companies, equipment rental centers and others.
• PSC Issues Management Audit of Shelby Energy - Finds that electric cooperative has improved safety procedures
  Friday, August 28, 2009
  A management audit conducted by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has found that Shelby Energy Cooperative has improved worker safety since a string of four fatal accidents from 1998 to 2007.
• PSC Removes Two Mountain Water District Commissioners - Finds that they do not meet legal qualifications
  Thursday, August 20, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today removed two members of the Mountain Water District board of commissioners because they do not reside within the district boundaries and are not customers of the district.In an order issued today, the PSC emphasized that the removal of Toni Akers and Michael Litafik in no way reflects on the quality of their service to the Mountain Water District.
• Armstrong to Advise Center for Public Utilities - Utility research, training organization is at New Mexico State University
  Tuesday, August 18, 2009
  Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman David Armstrong has been named to the advisory council for the Center for Public Utilities at New Mexico State University.
• PSC Sets Public Meetings in Water Service Corp. Case - Comments on proposed rate increase taken in Middlesboro, Clinton
  Tuesday, August 04, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold public meetings next week in Middlesboro and Clinton to receive comments on a request for a rate increase by Water Service Corp. of Kentucky.
• KENTUCKY PSC IS 75 YEARS OLD TODAY - Will mark birthday with commissioner reunion later this year
  Monday, July 06, 2009
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today marks its 75th birthday, on the anniversary of the appointment of the first commissioners.