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2012 News Releases
April 25, 2012
Atmos Energy; Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for Requested Natural Gas Service Rate Increase
April 18, 2012
Commission Approves $50 Million Increase in Westar Energy Rate Application
March 30, 2012
Kansas Corporation Commission Names Jeff McClanahan Utilities Division Director
March 29, 2012
Governor Brownback Proclaims April "Safe Digging Month" in Kansas
March 27, 2012
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31
February 1, 2012
KCC Opens Investigation into Kansas Gas Service, Inc. Regarding Natural Gas Incident in Topeka
January 1, 2012
Commission Grants Additional $253,120 in Kansas City Power and Light Company (KCPL) Rate Case
January 4, 2012
KCC Opens Investigation into Kansas Gas Service, Inc. Regarding Natural Gas Incident in Wichita
2011 News Releases
December 22, 2011
KCC Approves Empire Settlement; $1.25 million rate increase to go into effect January 1
October 31, 2011
KANSAS COLD WEATHER RULE TAKES EFFECT NOVEMBER 1; KCC encourages consumers to prepare now for winter temperatures
September 13, 2011
Governor Signs Proclamation Designating Lifeline Awareness Week
September 13, 2011
Commission Designates $1.5 Million to Efficiency Kansas
September 2, 2011
Commission Files Comments on Federal Universal Service Fund Reform
August 19, 2011
Commission Approves Retrofit of KCP&L's La Cygne Project; Federal environmental rules to be met
August 5, 2011
Westar Reaches Arbitration Settlement with Former Executive David Wittig; Settlement Amount to be Paid by Company Shareholders
June 5, 2011
Kansas Corporation Commission Names New Executive Director; Patti Petersen-Klein to Lead Agency
May 17, 2011
Governor's Office Swears in New KCC Commissioner Sievers; KCC Confers Chairmanship
April 5, 2011
Governor Brownback Proclaims April 'Safe Digging Month'; Encourages Kansans to call 811 before all digging projects
March 29, 2011
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31st
February 28, 2011
Mid-Kansas Electric Company;
Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for Requested Retail Rate Increase
January 31, 2011
EMERGENCY REVISION - Cancellation Notice of Public Hearing;
KCC CANCELS Public Hearings on Westar's Power Purchase Agreements for Wind Energy
January 14, 2011
Kansas School District Utilizes FCIP to Make Energy-Efficiency Upgrades;
Kansas Energy Office to oversee process
January 11, 2011
Kansas Signs Reciprocity Agreements with Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma;
Facilitates the interstate transfer of farm goods
January 10, 2011
KCC Requests Order to Gather Information about Environmental Upgrades;
KCP&L and Westar Energy plans to retrofit existing plants at issue
2010 News Releases
November 23, 2010
KCP&L Five-Year Regulatory Plan Completed On Schedule;
KCC issues Order in final rate case approving Iatan 2 power plant
October 29, 2010
Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1;
KCC encourages consumers to prepare now for winter temperatures
October 15, 2010
Lieutenant Governor Findley announces Governor's Energy Awards; Three recipients recognized for leadership and success
October 11, 2010
More than $920,000 Awarded in Grant Funds for Renewable Energy; Kansas Energy Office program promotes public sector use of alternative energy sources
September 30, 2010
KOLAR Training Offered for Oil and Gas Operators; KCC to host open house sessions
September 30, 2010
KCC to Hold Public Hearing on KCP&L Demand-Side-Management Programs; Proposal encourages customers to use resources more efficiently
September 15, 2010
Westar Energy; Public Hearings Scheduled on Company's SimpleSavings Program
September 9, 2010
Local government coalitions awarded $1.7 million in Energy Manager Grant funds; Energy managers hired to transform energy usage and awareness
September 2, 2010
Efficiency Kansas Launches Promotional Programs; Incentives subsidize cost of energy audit and certain energy efficiency improvements
August 25, 2010
Cancellation of Evidentiary Hearing: Black Hills Energy Moves to Withdraw Five-Year Energy-Efficiency Plan; KCC Approves Motion
August 11, 2010
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
June 28, 2010
Black Hills; Notice of Proposed Energy-Efficiency Programs and Cost Recovery
June 24, 2010
Unanimous Settlement Reached in Atmos Energy Case; Hearing Date Re-Scheduled for June 29
May 26, 2010
Training Opportunity for Western Kansas; Recovery Act Program Bolsters Demand for Energy Auditors
May 13, 2010
KCC CANCELS Public Hearings on Kansas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Programs
April 14, 2010
Governor Declares April 'Safe Digging Month'; Encourages Kansans to call 811 before they dig
April 14, 2010
KCC to Hold Public Hearing on Atmos Rate Increase; Natural gas company requests $6 million increase
March 24, 2010
Cold Weather Rule to End March 31st
March 23, 2010
KCC to Hold Additional Public Hearing in Baxter Springs; Commission considering Empire request for $5.2 million rate increase
March 12, 2010
Kansas and Nebraska sign reciprocity agreement, making it easier for farmers to cross state line
February 16, 2010
State Energy Office Announces Energy Manager Grant
February 11, 2010
KCC Approves Rate Increase for Wheatland Electric
February 5, 2010
Empire District Electric Company Public Hearing, February 9, 2010 Factsheet
January 28, 2010
KCC Approves Westar Settlement Agreement
January 14, 2010
Commission Approves Settlement Reached in MKEC Rate Case
January 11, 2010
Efficiency Kansas Energy Auditor Training Available; Invest in your future by training to become a qualified auditor
January 8, 2010
Wheatland Hearing Tuesday; Commission will consider $4.8 million settlement agreement
2009 News Releases
December 4, 2009
Settlement Reached in Westar's Abbreviated Rate Case; Reduces requested rate increase by more than $2 million
December 2, 2009
Unanimous Settlement Reached in MKEC Rate Case; Agreement reduces requested rate increase by more than 20%
November 24, 2009
$3.8 Million in Grant Funds Available for Renewable Energy; State Energy Office accepting applications from local units of government
November 17, 2009
Governor Parkinson Launches Efficiency Kansas Loan Program; Recovery Act program to create jobs and reduce energy consumption
October 26, 2009
KCC Approves Westar Rate Consolidation; Orders parties to collaborate on implementation
October 26, 2009
Cold Weather Rule Starts November 1st; Prohibits utilities from disconnecting service during periods of extreme cold
October 23, 2009
KCC to host Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Seminar; The Importance of Knowing Your System
October 7, 2009
Parkinson Presents Governor's Energy Achievement Awards
October 5, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kansas Wind and Renewable Energy Conference
September 15, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC to Host Smart Grid and Energy Storage Roundtable Friday
September 14, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC to hold public hearing Wednesday on MKEC rate case
September 14, 2009
KCC Promotes Lifeline Awareness Week; Programs help Kansans pay phone bill
September 4, 2009
KCC to Offer Motor Carrier Safety Seminar in Chanute
; Weekly seminars ensure safety of Kansas roads
September 4, 2009
KCC Solicits Energy Achievement Award Nominations; Governor Parkinson to announce winner at Wind and Renewable Energy Conference
September 1, 2009
KCC Announces 2009 Kansas Wind & Renewable Energy Conference; Two day conference to focus on the future of renewable energy in Kansas
August 13, 2009
Media Advisory: KCC to hold hearing on Westar rate consolidation
July 31, 2009
KCC to Plug Abandoned Wells on Tallgrass Prairie
July 24, 2009
KCC Approves Phase II Agreement between ITC and Prairie Wind
July 23, 2009
KCC to Hold Hearing on Phase II Agreement between ITC and Prairie Wind
July 8, 2009
GOVERNOR'S RELEASE: Governor reappoints Lawrence resident to regulatory group
July 16, 2009
Midwest Energy Hearing Scheduled for Friday; Agreement reached between parties
July 14, 2009
Kansas to Receive $2.6 million for Appliance Rebate Program; Program to encourage purchase of energy efficient appliances
July 13, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC Approves New Transmission Line; ITC Great Plains to build new line between Spearville and Hays
July 10, 2009
KCC to Hold Big River Telephone Hearing Monday; Big River requests to expand service to rural areas
July 2, 2009
Westar Energy wins KCC Olympic Energy Challenge; Award ceremony to take place Monday
July 2, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC seeks public input on Westar rate consolidation
June 30, 2009
Kansas Energy Office Announces Job Training Partnerships; Scholarships available for energy auditor training as part of ARRA
June 24, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: KCC Approves KCP&L Settlement: $59 million rate increase to go into effect August 1
June 22, 2009
KCP&L Settlement Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday
June 18, 2009
Settlement Reached in KCP&L Rate Case; Parties agree to $59 million rate increase
June 10, 2009
KCC Approves ITC Request to Conduct Additional Public Hearing
June 4, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: ITC Hearing Monday: KCC to consider application to build transmission line from Spearville to Hays
May 22, 2009
6th Grade Students Lobby for Energy Efficiency
May 29, 2009
KCC Approves Environmental Cost Recovery for Westar; Rates to increase less than $3.00
May 27, 2009
KCC Consumer Protection Recovers $10,000 for Customers in Shawnee; $500,000 collected for 1,200 consumers since 2005
May 22, 2009
KCC Approves Transmission Line Stipulation and Agreement
May 11, 2009
KCC to Hold Public Hearing Thursday in LaCrosse; Public comments accepted regarding ITC transmission line
April 27, 2009
Shawnee County Completes Energy Efficiency Project
April 9, 2009
KCC to Hold Hearing on Agreement Reached between ITC and Prairie Wind
March 27, 2009
Kansas Energy Office to Receive $9.5 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
March 24, 2009
KCC's Cold Weather Rule to end March 31
February 24, 2009
KCC to host Solar Energy Round Table
February 13, 2009
Kansas regulator applauds progress of Southwest Power Pool
February 9, 2009
KCC assesses $69,700 in fines against 44 motor carriers
January 21, 2009
Westar granted $130 million rate increase to recover cost of ice storm damage, new wind generation and Emporia Energy Center
2008 News Releases
December 18, 2008
KCC Urges Companies to Work Together in Major Transmission Line Project
December 11, 2008
Sequestration Of CO2 and Financing Nuclear Construction Topics Of Energy Round Table
November 14, 2008
KCC Completes Framework for Energy Efficiency Programs
October 31, 2008
Team-up for the KCC Energy Challenge
October 30, 2008
KCC's Cold Weather Rule starts November 1
September 22, 2008
Voice Over Internet Providers to Pay into Kansas Universal Service Fund
August 25, 2008
What's New in Kansas Energy: Kansas Wind & Renewable Energy Conference '08
August 20, 2008
KCC assesses $63,500 in fines against 38 motor carriers
August 13, 2008
KCC Approves Transmission Line in Southeast Kansas
August 5, 2008
KCC Announces 9th Annual Kansas Energy Conference - Wind & Renewable Energy
July 24, 2008
KCC assesses $82,000 in fines against 53 motor carriers
July 18, 2008
Consumers will not pay for lost natural gas
July 11, 2008
Motor Carriers in Interstate Commerce Must Register under New Federal UCR System
June 2, 2008
KCC Frames Energy Efficiency Policy
May 29, 2008
KCC assesses $102,000 in fines against 54 motor carriers
April 16, 2008
KCC Petitions FCC for Ruling on State Procedures
March 17, 2008
KCC Cold Weather Rule to end March 31
March 17, 2008
KCC assesses $69,500 in fines against 40 motor carriers
February 25, 2008
KCC to host Nuclear Energy Round Table
February 25, 2008
KCC to hold Public Hearing on Westar Energy's request to build a new Transmission Line
February 5, 2008
KCC to hold Public Hearing in $5 million Rate Increase Request by Atmos Energy