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2022 News Releases


December 20, 2022
The KCC urges caution as winter storm approaches

December 12, 2022
The Kansas Corporation Commission will hold a workshop tomorrow to discuss large increase in Evergy’s Capital Plan

October 28, 2022
The Kansas Cold Weather Rule takes effect November 1

October 27, 2022
KCC verifies Empire’s Transmission Delivery Charge increase

October 13, 2022
KCC approves settlement and financing order for Atmos to recover 2021 winter storm costs using low interest bonds

October 5, 2022
Kansas observes Energy Efficiency Day on October 5

October 4, 2022
KCC schedules public workshop for Evergy to explain dramatic increase in capital spending plan

September 21, 2022
National Champion KidWind teams recognized in Topeka

September 15, 2022
Kansas Corporation Commission requires Evergy to explain increase in capital spending plan

September 12, 2022
Broadband, phone discounts are available for students and families

August 29, 2022
KCC grants NextEra public utility status to build a 94-mile Wolf Creek to Blackberry transmission line, but with added conditions

August 25, 2022
KCC awarded $25 million federal grant to plug abandoned wells

August 18, 2022
KCC approves settlement and financing order for Kansas Gas Service to recover winter storm costs using low interest bonds

June 13, 2022
KCC launches Energy Smart Kansas website devoted to energy efficiency

June 12, 2022
Drive carefully - Operation Safe Driver Week is underway in Kansas

June 23, 2022
KCC approves agreement allowing Evergy to recover 2021 winter storm costs from Central customers and credit Metro customers for sales

June 22, 2022
Kansas Corporation Commission schedules public hearing and comment period on Evergy’s energy efficiency program proposal

May 26, 2022
KCC approves agreement lowering rates for Empire Electric customers

May 25, 2022
Kansas students earn national recognition in KidWind Competition

April 28, 2022
Evergy Metro Transmission Delivery Charge will increase on May 1

April 22, 2022
KCC alerts utility customers that high energy costs are forecast to continue nationwide due to increased commodity price volatility

March 31, 2022
Kansas KidWind State Finals will be held in Topeka on Saturday

March 28, 2022
The Cold Weather Rule ends March 31

March 25, 2022
Governor Kelly Proclaims April “Safe Digging Month” in Kansas

March 24, 2022
KCC approves settlement agreement allowing Atmos Energy to recover winter storm costs over time, using low interest bonds

March 23, 2022
Senate confirms reappointment of Dwight D. Keen to the KCC

March 17, 2022
Evergy's Transmission Delivery Charge increase takes effect April 1

March 17, 2022
KCC approves Southern Pioneer’s plan to recover winter storm costs

March 3, 2022
KCC approves settlement agreement allowing Kansas Gas Service to recover last winter’s gas costs from third-party marketers and certain large transportation customers

February 8, 2022
KCC approves settlement agreement allowing Kansas Gas Service to recover winter storm costs over time, using low interest bonds

January 27, 2022
KCC approves five-year payment plan for Black Hills customers

January 20, 2022
New broadband program available to help with internet costs

January 13, 2022
Commissioner Dwight D. Keen elected Chair of the KCC