KU says typical residential rates to go up $9
Kentucky Utilities Co., which serves approximately 2,815 customers in portions of Henderson and Henderson County, says it has reached an agreement with some outside parties that could raise electric rates by $9 per month for a typical residential customer.
The agreement is subject to the review and approval of the Kentucky Public Service Commission. If approved, KU and sister company Louisville Gas & Electric Co. say their respective rate increases would take effect no earlier than Jan. 1, 2026.
KU and LG&E said this is their first request of this kind since 2020. Under the agreement, LG&E and KU said they committed to not increase base rates again until at least Aug. 1, 2028.
In matters before the PSC, outside parties — such as government agencies, major customers and customer groups — can formally join a utility’s case as intervenors.
KU and LG&E said they have reached an agreement with a majority of intervenors, including the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Rate Intervention; local governments in Louisville and Lexington; the Sierra Club; Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers Inc.; the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies; The Kroger Co.; and Walmart Inc.
However, other intervenors could raise objections about the agreement to the PSC, and the quasi-judicial commission could have its own issues with the deal.
The proposed rate increase would generate $132 million per year for KU and $103 million for LG&E. The companies said they need additional revenue for system improvements and to harden their systems to defend against the impacts of more frequent and severe storms, among other things.
NAACP hosts clothing and food drive Nov. 8
The Henderson NAACP Branch #3090 is heading up a community clothing and food drive to support local schools and nonprofit organizations.
The drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Henderson County YMCA at 460 Klutey Park Plaza.
According to the NAACP, donations are intended for all ages of children in the county.
Donations will also be given to The Port, St. Vincent de Paul and New Answer Center, said the NAACP.
The NAACP said the best donations for elementary students include unisex bottoms (sizes 5–18 kids), new socks and undergarments, and the best donations for middle and high school students are unisex clothing (Adult XS–XL), gym shorts, leggings, sweatshirts, new socks and undergarments.
“We hope to bring a little smile to families during these uncertain times,” said a release from the NAACP.
