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2013 News Releases
April 4, 2013
Governor Brownback Proclaims April "Safe Digging Month" in Kansas
March 27, 2013
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31
2012 News Releases
December 13, 2012
Commission Approves $33.15 Million Increase in Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) Rate Application
December 5, 2012
KCC Approves Kansas Gas Service, a division of ONEOK, Inc., Settlement Agreement; $28 million rate increase to go into effect January 1
October 30, 2012
Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1
September 9, 2012
Governor Signs Proclamation Designating Lifeline Awareness Week
September 5, 2012
Shari Feist Albrecht Sworn In As KCC Commissioner
August 22, 2012
KCC Approves Atmos Energy Settlement; $2.8 million rate increase to go into effect September 1
August 15, 2012
Kansas Gas Service; Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for Requested Rate Increase
July 26, 2012
News Advisory: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Honors Former Kansas Commissioner Ward Loyd
July 26, 2012
July 18, 2012
April 25, 2012
April 18, 2012
March 30, 2012
March 29, 2012
March 27, 2012
February 1, 2012
January 1, 2012
January 4, 2012
December 22, 2011
October 31, 2011
September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
September 2, 2011
August 19, 2011
August 5, 2011
June 5, 2011
May 17, 2011
April 5, 2011
March 29, 2011
February 28, 2011
January 31, 2011
January 14, 2011
January 11, 2011
January 10, 2011
November 23, 2010
October 29, 2010
October 15, 2010
October 11, 2010
September 30, 2010
September 30, 2010
September 15, 2010
September 9, 2010
September 2, 2010
August 25, 2010
August 11, 2010
June 28, 2010
June 24, 2010
May 26, 2010
May 13, 2010
April 14, 2010
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March 24, 2010
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March 12, 2010
February 16, 2010
February 11, 2010
February 5, 2010
January 28, 2010
January 14, 2010
January 11, 2010
January 8, 2010
December 4, 2009
December 2, 2009
November 24, 2009
November 17, 2009
October 26, 2009
October 26, 2009
October 23, 2009
October 7, 2009
October 5, 2009
September 15, 2009
September 14, 2009
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September 4, 2009
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September 1, 2009
August 13, 2009
July 31, 2009
July 24, 2009
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July 16, 2009
July 14, 2009
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July 2, 2009
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June 30, 2009
June 24, 2009
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June 18, 2009
June 10, 2009
June 4, 2009
May 22, 2009
May 29, 2009
May 27, 2009
May 22, 2009
May 11, 2009
April 27, 2009
April 9, 2009
March 27, 2009
March 24, 2009
February 24, 2009
February 13, 2009
February 9, 2009
January 21, 2009
Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L); Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for Requested Rate Increase
Commission Approves Decrease In Suburban Water Company Rate Application
Atmos Energy; Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for Requested Natural Gas Service Rate Increase
Commission Approves $50 Million Increase in Westar Energy Rate Application
Kansas Corporation Commission Names Jeff McClanahan Utilities Division Director
Governor Brownback Proclaims April "Safe Digging Month" in Kansas
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31
KCC Opens Investigation into Kansas Gas Service, Inc. Regarding Natural Gas Incident in Topeka
Commission Grants Additional $253,120 in Kansas City Power and Light Company (KCPL) Rate Case
KCC Opens Investigation into Kansas Gas Service, Inc. Regarding Natural Gas Incident in Wichita
2011 News Releases
KCC Approves Empire Settlement; $1.25 million rate increase to go into effect January 1
KANSAS COLD WEATHER RULE TAKES EFFECT NOVEMBER 1; KCC encourages consumers to prepare now for winter temperatures
Governor Signs Proclamation Designating Lifeline Awareness Week
Commission Designates $1.5 Million to Efficiency Kansas
Commission Files Comments on Federal Universal Service Fund Reform
Commission Approves Retrofit of KCP&L's La Cygne Project; Federal environmental rules to be met
Westar Reaches Arbitration Settlement with Former Executive David Wittig; Settlement Amount to be Paid by Company Shareholders
Kansas Corporation Commission Names New Executive Director; Patti Petersen-Klein to Lead Agency
Governor's Office Swears in New KCC Commissioner Sievers; KCC Confers Chairmanship
Governor Brownback Proclaims April 'Safe Digging Month'; Encourages Kansans to call 811 before all digging projects
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31st
Mid-Kansas Electric Company;
Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for Requested Retail Rate Increase
EMERGENCY REVISION - Cancellation Notice of Public Hearing;
KCC CANCELS Public Hearings on Westar's Power Purchase Agreements for Wind Energy
Kansas School District Utilizes FCIP to Make Energy-Efficiency Upgrades;
Kansas Energy Office to oversee process
Kansas Signs Reciprocity Agreements with Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma;
Facilitates the interstate transfer of farm goods
KCC Requests Order to Gather Information about Environmental Upgrades;
KCP&L and Westar Energy plans to retrofit existing plants at issue
2010 News Releases
KCP&L Five-Year Regulatory Plan Completed On Schedule;
KCC issues Order in final rate case approving Iatan 2 power plant
Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1;
KCC encourages consumers to prepare now for winter temperatures
Lieutenant Governor Findley announces Governor's Energy Awards; Three recipients recognized for leadership and success
More than $920,000 Awarded in Grant Funds for Renewable Energy; Kansas Energy Office program promotes public sector use of alternative energy sources
KOLAR Training Offered for Oil and Gas Operators; KCC to host open house sessions
KCC to Hold Public Hearing on KCP&L Demand-Side-Management Programs; Proposal encourages customers to use resources more efficiently
Westar Energy; Public Hearings Scheduled on Company's SimpleSavings Program
Local government coalitions awarded $1.7 million in Energy Manager Grant funds; Energy managers hired to transform energy usage and awareness
Efficiency Kansas Launches Promotional Programs; Incentives subsidize cost of energy audit and certain energy efficiency improvements
Cancellation of Evidentiary Hearing: Black Hills Energy Moves to Withdraw Five-Year Energy-Efficiency Plan; KCC Approves Motion
August 11 (8-11) A Natural Date to Remind Kansans to Call 811 Before Digging; Kansas One-Call encourages people to know what's below
Black Hills; Notice of Proposed Energy-Efficiency Programs and Cost Recovery
Unanimous Settlement Reached in Atmos Energy Case; Hearing Date Re-Scheduled for June 29
Training Opportunity for Western Kansas; Recovery Act Program Bolsters Demand for Energy Auditors
KCC CANCELS Public Hearings on Kansas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Programs
Governor Declares April 'Safe Digging Month'; Encourages Kansans to call 811 before they dig
KCC to Hold Public Hearing on Atmos Rate Increase; Natural gas company requests $6 million increase
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31st
KCC to Hold Additional Public Hearing in Baxter Springs; Commission considering Empire request for $5.2 million rate increase
Kansas and Nebraska sign reciprocity agreement, making it easier for farmers to cross state line
State Energy Office Announces Energy Manager Grant
KCC Approves Rate Increase for Wheatland Electric
Empire District Electric Company Public Hearing, February 9, 2010 Factsheet
KCC Approves Westar Settlement Agreement
Commission Approves Settlement Reached in MKEC Rate Case
Efficiency Kansas Energy Auditor Training Available; Invest in your future by training to become a qualified auditor
Wheatland Hearing Tuesday; Commission will consider $4.8 million settlement agreement2009 News Releases
Settlement Reached in Westar's Abbreviated Rate Case; Reduces requested rate increase by more than $2 million
Unanimous Settlement Reached in MKEC Rate Case; Agreement reduces requested rate increase by more than 20%
$3.8 Million in Grant Funds Available for Renewable Energy; State Energy Office accepting applications from local units of government
Governor Parkinson Launches Efficiency Kansas Loan Program; Recovery Act program to create jobs and reduce energy consumption
KCC Approves Westar Rate Consolidation; Orders parties to collaborate on implementation
Cold Weather Rule Starts November 1st; Prohibits utilities from disconnecting service during periods of extreme cold
KCC to host Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Seminar; The Importance of Knowing Your System
Parkinson Presents Governor's Energy Achievement Awards
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kansas Wind and Renewable Energy Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC to Host Smart Grid and Energy Storage Roundtable Friday
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC to hold public hearing Wednesday on MKEC rate case
KCC Promotes Lifeline Awareness Week; Programs help Kansans pay phone bill
KCC to Offer Motor Carrier Safety Seminar in Chanute
; Weekly seminars ensure safety of Kansas roads
KCC Solicits Energy Achievement Award Nominations; Governor Parkinson to announce winner at Wind and Renewable Energy Conference
KCC Announces 2009 Kansas Wind & Renewable Energy Conference; Two day conference to focus on the future of renewable energy in Kansas
Media Advisory: KCC to hold hearing on Westar rate consolidation
KCC to Plug Abandoned Wells on Tallgrass Prairie
KCC Approves Phase II Agreement between ITC and Prairie Wind
KCC to Hold Hearing on Phase II Agreement between ITC and Prairie Wind
GOVERNOR'S RELEASE: Governor reappoints Lawrence resident to regulatory group
Midwest Energy Hearing Scheduled for Friday; Agreement reached between parties
Kansas to Receive $2.6 million for Appliance Rebate Program; Program to encourage purchase of energy efficient appliances
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC Approves New Transmission Line; ITC Great Plains to build new line between Spearville and Hays
KCC to Hold Big River Telephone Hearing Monday; Big River requests to expand service to rural areas
Westar Energy wins KCC Olympic Energy Challenge; Award ceremony to take place Monday
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC seeks public input on Westar rate consolidation
Kansas Energy Office Announces Job Training Partnerships; Scholarships available for energy auditor training as part of ARRA
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC Approves KCP&L Settlement: $59 million rate increase to go into effect August 1
KCP&L Settlement Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday
Settlement Reached in KCP&L Rate Case; Parties agree to $59 million rate increase
KCC Approves ITC Request to Conduct Additional Public Hearing
MEDIA ADVISORY: ITC Hearing Monday: KCC to consider application to build transmission line from Spearville to Hays
6th Grade Students Lobby for Energy Efficiency
KCC Approves Environmental Cost Recovery for Westar; Rates to increase less than $3.00
KCC Consumer Protection Recovers $10,000 for Customers in Shawnee; $500,000 collected for 1,200 consumers since 2005
KCC Approves Transmission Line Stipulation and Agreement
KCC to Hold Public Hearing Thursday in LaCrosse; Public comments accepted regarding ITC transmission line
Shawnee County Completes Energy Efficiency Project
KCC to Hold Hearing on Agreement Reached between ITC and Prairie Wind
Kansas Energy Office to Receive $9.5 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
KCC's Cold Weather Rule to end March 31
KCC to host Solar Energy Round Table
Kansas regulator applauds progress of Southwest Power Pool
KCC assesses $69,700 in fines against 44 motor carriers
Westar granted $130 million rate increase to recover cost of ice storm damage, new wind generation and Emporia Energy Center