Public Hearings & Comment Periods

The Commission welcomes and encourages public input on utility rate and siting cases and proposed rules and regulations. There are two ways for citizens to participate in the formal regulatory process. The first is to attend a public hearing. The second is to submit a comment during the open comment period. Click on the links below to find out more about each of these options.

Scheduled Public Hearings and Open Comment Periods

Public hearing and comment period scheduled for Atmos Energy rate change request

Atmos Energy has filed an application with the Kansas Corporation Commission requesting an overall net revenue increase of $7.1 million. If approved, the average monthly bill for residential customers will increase by approximately $3.83 per month or 13.4%.

The KCC will hold a public hearing on the proposed rate increase on September 17, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. at the BEST Conference Center on the KU Edwards Campus, 12604 Quivira Road in Overland Park. At the hearing, Atmos customers will have an opportunity to find out more about the request and make comments about the proposal before Commissioners. Public comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. on December 13, 2019. The Commission will issue a decision on the matter on or before February 24, 2020.

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