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2009 News Releases
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
2007 News Releases
December 27, 2007
Rate Treatment Decided For Westar's Wind Generation
November 16, 2007
Dr. Patricia Altwegg receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Rose Flora and Vaughn Flora receive Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Kansas Rural Center receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
KSU Solar Car Team receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Johnson County receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Olathe School District receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Southwest Junior High receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Riley County receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
Cloud County Community College in Concordia receives Governor's Energy Award
November 16, 2007
North Newton receives Governor's Energy Award
November 6, 2007
KCC to Hold Public Hearing on Suburban Water Company's Rate Increase Request
October 18, 2007
KCC names new Energy Division Director
October 17, 2007
KCC's Cold Weather Rule starts November 1
October 17, 2007
KCC assesses $145,750 in fines against 62 motor carriers
October 10, 2007
KCC to Establish Framework for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs in Kansas
September 18, 2007
Kansas Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency '07 Conference
September 11, 2007
Kansas Energy Office Announces Grant for Home Energy Ratings in Greensburg
August 21, 2007
KCC to hold Public Hearing on KCPL's $47 million Rate Increase Request
August 13, 2007
Joe Harkins sworn in as KCC Commissioner
June 20, 2007
Tom Wright elected Chairman of the KCC
June 19, 2007
Tom Wright sworn in as KCC Commissioner
June 12, 2007
KCC names new Conservation Division Director
May 31, 2007
KCC assesses $126,000 in fines against 56 motor carriers
May 16, 2007
KCC Chair Brian Moline Announces Retirement
April 27, 2007
KCC public hearing concerning future rate impact from new Westar natural gas-fired generating facility
March 28, 2007
KCC's Cold Weather Rule to end March 31
March 23, 2007
KCC sets Public Hearings and Comment Period in Aquila's $7.2 million Gas Service Rate Case
March 23, 2007
KCC to hold public hearing on Westar Energy's request to build a new transmission line
March 21, 2007
KCC assesses $63,250 in fines against 47 motor carriers
February 8, 2007
KCC assesses $62,750 in fines against 48 motor carriers
2006 News Releases
December 4, 2006
KCPL Granted $29 million Electric Rate Increase
November 17, 2006
KCC Reduces Kansas Gas Service Request for Rate Increase
November 9, 2006
KCC will notify motor carriers when new federal registration system is ready
November 3, 2006
Kansas Warm Homes Project
October 24, 2006
KCC's Cold Weather Rule starts November 1
October 20, 2006
Kansas Community Wind Energy Workshop
September 11, 2006
KCC Pursues Consumer Energy Efficiency Programs
September 8, 2006
Kansas Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency '06 Conference
September 8, 2006
KCC to hold public hearing on KCPL's $42.3 million electric rate increase request
August 4, 2006
"Call to Action" for Energy Efficiency
KCC Endorses National Energy Efficiency Plan & Hosts State Conference
July 27, 2006
KCC assesses $79,500 in fines against 35 motor carriers
May 22, 2006
KCC assesses $63,000 in fines against 37 motor carriers
April 21, 2006
KCC takes action to assure continued gas service for former customers of bankrupt Superior Energy Services
March 28, 2006
KCC's Cold Weather Rule to end March 31
March 14, 2006
KCC assesses $52,000 in fines against 40 motor carriers
March 8, 2006
KCC approves transfer of Sprint Nextel local and long distance phone service to Embarq
February 10, 2006
New Program to focus on highway safety
2005 News Releases
December 28, 2005
KCC Trims Westar Energy's Request For Rate Increase
December 12, 2005
KCC approves $2.15 million increase for Empire Electric
November 17, 2005
KCC assesses $55,750 in fines against 43 motor carriers
October 28, 2005
KCC's Cold Weather Rule starts November 1
September 14, 2005
Lt. Gov. John Moore To Kick-Off Energy Conference -- Wind Energy, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
September 14, 2005
KCC assesses $58,300 in fines against motor carriers
September 6, 2005
KCC to Hold Public Hearings in Westar's $84.1 million Electric Rate Case
August 5, 2005
KCC Approves KCP&L's Five Year Plan
June 27, 2005
KCC Finds Not Enough Competition To Price Deregulate SBC In Kansas City, Topeka And Wichita
June 20, 2005
Public Hearing Set For KCP&L's Five Year Construction Plan
May 27, 2005
KCC assesses $57,450 in fines against 39 motor carriers
May 17, 2005
KCC to Host Solar Car and Bike Races
May 5, 2005
Scott County Unified School District 466 to Benefit from Energy Savings program
May 5, 2005
KCC to hold Public Hearings on SBC's request for Price Deregulation in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita
May 2, 2005
KCC Approves Agreement Granting a $2.7 million Natural Gas Service Rate Increase for Aquila
April 12, 2005
Buhler School District First to Benefit from Energy Savings Program
March 29, 2005
KCC to hold public hearing in Aquila's $6.2 million natural gas service rate increase request
March 18, 2005
KCC assesses $43,300 in fines against 31 motor carriers
March 18, 2005
KCC's Cold Weather Rule to end March 31
January 28, 2005
KCC approves $7.4 million electric rate increase for Aquila Networks - WPK