Kansans for Lower Electric Rates

Working to bring regionally competitive electric rates to Kansas

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Thanks to Speaker @DanHawkinsKS and Utilities Chairman Leo Delperdang, both from Wichita, for speaking up for electric ratepayers. Competition works to keep utility rates lower. #ksleg https://t.co/FgxQPGLcQk

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

The House Energy Committee will hear the TRUE Act, HB 2483, next Tuesday at 9am. The TRUE Act will control transmission costs, improve transparency, open the door to nuclear development, and increase customer options for energy independence.
Learn more at https://t.co/yp8QRiwSdI

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

The TRUE Act, HB 2483, will control transmission costs, improve transparency, open the door to nuclear development, and increase customer options for energy independence. Learn more about the TRUE Act at https://t.co/yp8QRiwkoa . .
#ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Evergy is asking for a $196M annual increase, or about $13/mo increase for residential customers.
Tell the KCC you’ve had enough!. You can attend a public hearing and voice your concerns, or you can send an email to the KCC at https://t.co/hKTz8EhHei. #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Thank you Senators Moran and Marshall, and Reps. Estes and Mann, for working on this important issue. #ksleg https://t.co/jDdrORSlGx

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

States shouldn’t have to pay for transmission driven by other states’ policies: FERC’s Christie https://t.co/YYDkGoCXoB via @UtilityDive

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

More increases for Evergy Central (former Westar) customers. Thankfully the KS Legislature passed HB 2225 last year to begin to reform the TDC, saving about $10M this year. Clearly more reforms are needed. #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

ICYMI: The KCC approved the settlement for Evergy’s rate increase request. More news on our website at https://t.co/QIidsmhLP2. Even with a decrease in the Metro territory, Evergy will continue to have region-leading high rates, so more work and attention is needed. #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Evergy, KCC Staff and a number of parties proposed a settlement to resolve Evergy’s rate increase request. The KCC will review the proposal next week and issue an order by late December. The KCC Staff news release: https://t.co/0Ab9XjINqc #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

ICYMI: KCC Staff proposes a much smaller rate increase for Evergy Central and a sizeable decrease for Evergy Metro. That's good news for consumers. Let's hope this is the start of a trend moving our rates back to regionally competitive levels. #ksleg https://t.co/dUBu7gUY93

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Congrats to the Midwest Energy team in Hays. They recently announced they had the lowest co-op electric rates in KS, and lower rates than Evergy. #ksleg https://t.co/K0wCgMR1d9

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Kansas retirees push back on Evergy’s bid to hike electricity prices and profits https://t.co/K0iPHMq2vI

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

With Evergy seeing record profits, it's not wise to seek rate hike from hurting customers #ksleg https://t.co/NRugJzoyiD via @CJOnline

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

KCC asked to dismiss Evergy Metro’s (KCP&L) rate request or limit rate case expenses. The case deals mainly with shareholder profits. Customers shouldn’t have to pay costs for Evergy lawyers and consults for that single issue. Read more here: https://t.co/lXkL7qZmB4 . .

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Topekans aren't happy about Evergy's plan to raise electric rates. Will regulators listen? https://t.co/RSVNjDhqpG via @CJOnline #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Good public turnout at the Evergy rate case hearing in Topeka. The KC area hearing is Thursday and the Wichita hearing is July 27. #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Did you know Evergy requested a rate increase of more than $200M/year? Evergy customers already pay more than customers in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Des Moines, Omaha, Little Rock and St. Louis. Come to one of these public hearings to hear more and to voice your opinion. #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

This week Evergy requested a $200M+/year rate increase when Kansas already has the highest rates in the region. The KCC process takes about 8 months and several stakeholders (schools, businesses, enviros, etc.) will join to argue against increases. #ksleg

[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

ICYMI: "So it’s refreshing to see new leadership, especially Rep. Delperdang, taking a more proactive and consumer-friendly approach to utility rates. Let us hope that HB 2225 is only the beginning."

We agree. #ksleg

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[Kansans for Lower Electric Rates @highcostKS]

Good news for Evergy customers! In 2024 Evergy’s Transmission Delivery Charge should decrease by about $11M as a result of the bill and new spending with be reduced It’s a big win for consumers. Thanks to the Legislature for working to reduce electric rates in Kansas. #ksleg