News Room

Media inquiries should be directed to:

Abbie Hodgson, Director of Communications
785-271-3269 (o), 785-438-9699 (c)

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 17, 2009
KCC Approves $1.4 Million Rate Increase for Midwest Energy; Recovers costs associated with storm damage and Goodman Energy Center

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 26, 2009
Motor Carrier Inspectors Receive National Award; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recognizes Kansas enforcement programs

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