Evergy customers will have one more opportunity to attend a public hearing to learn about the company’s rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Kansas Corporation Commission. The third and final public hearing will be held tomorrow, July 27th, at Wichita State University’s Lowe Building, beginning at 6:00 in the evening the application, filed with the KCC on April 25th, requests an average monthly rate increase of $14.24 for Evergy central customers and $3.47 for Evergy metro customers. Ottawa is considered to be in the metro area. Commission approval is required before a regulated utility can change its rates.
For those unable to attend the hearing 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.
