The Kansas Corporation Commission has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission.
The application, filed with the KCC on April 25, requests a rate increase of $14.24 per month for Evergy Central customers. The Evergy Central service area includes Parsons, Wichita, Fort Scott, Pittsburg and Independence, among other towns and rural areas.
The closest hearing to Southeast Kansas will be held in Wichita, Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m., at the Low Auditorium at Wichita State University's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, located 5014 E 29th St. North.
For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option via Zoom is available to allow remote participants to comment. Advance registration on the KCC’s website is required for those participating by Zoom. The hearings will be broadcast on the KCC’s YouTube channel for viewing only.
The Commission will also accept written comments regarding the rate increase request through 5 p.m., September 29, 2023, on its website, by mail to the Commission’s Office at 1500 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604-4027 or by calling the KCC’s Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.
The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before January 4, 2024.
