Public Hearings & Comment Periods

The Commission welcomes and encourages public input on utility rate and siting cases and proposed rules and regulations. There are two ways for citizens to participate in the formal regulatory process. The first is to attend a public hearing. The second is to submit a comment during the open comment period. Click on the links below to find out more about each of these options.

Scheduled Public Hearings and Open Comment Periods

Public Comments on Evergy's rate increase request are being accepted

Evergy has filed an Application with the Kansas Corporation Commission requesting a $196.4 million (8.62%) rate increase for Evergy Kansas Central (EKC) customers. If approved as filed, the new rates would take effect in September 2025, resulting in an average monthly increase of $13.05 for residential customers. Evergy’s Application requests updated prices to include nearly $1 billion investment in infrastructure that serves customers, adjustments for overall cost of capital and increased operating expenses. Evergy’s request does not include costs related to the Panasonic Electric Vehicle battery plant or the two natural gas plants that Evergy has announced it plans to build in Kansas. It includes a program offering monthly credits to income eligible customers.

The KCC held public hearings in Wichita on June 11 and in Topeka on June 16 to give Evergy Kansas Central customers the opportunity to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and make public comments. The hearings were recorded and are available for viewing on the KCC’s YouTube channel.

The Commission will continue to accept written comments on the proposed rate change through 5 p.m. on Monday, July 14. Click on the link below to submit a comment.

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