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.
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Scheduled Public Hearings and Open Comment Periods
Public Hearing/Comment Period scheduled on Atmos Energy rate increase request
Atmos Energy has filed an application with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) requesting to increase rates by $19.1 million to recover costs already incurred to support continued safe and reliable service for its Kansas customers. If approved, the average monthly bill for residential customers will increase by 11.2%. For a customer with average usage, that equates to an increase of approximately $9.12 per month.
The KCC has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2, to give Black Hills customers an opportunity to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and make public comments before the Commission. Attendees may participate in person or virtually via Zoom.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium
12610 S. Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Those participating virtually by Zoom (with the ability to make a comment or ask a question) must register by noon on December 1, using the registration link below. In addition, the hearings will be broadcast live and recorded for later viewing on the KCC’s YouTube channel. Registration is not required to view on YouTube.
The Commission will accept written comments on Atmos Energy’s application through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Click on the link below to submit a comment.
Public Notice | View Docket Details | Register for Zoom | Submit a Comment