PR-09-95 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Hearing Schedule Modified In KCP&L Rate Case

Contact: Kevin Kelly (573) 751-9300

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- NOVEMBER 21, 2008

JEFFERSON CITY---The Missouri Public Service Commission has modified the hearing schedule in an electric rate case filed by Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCPL).  Hearings were originally scheduled for March 30-April 3, 2009 and April 6-10, 2009.  Hearings are now scheduled for April 20-24, 2009 and April 27-May 1, 2009. 

These hearings will be held in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building (200 Madison Street) in Jefferson City.  The Governor Office Building meets accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If any person needs additional accommodations to participate in these hearings, please call the Public Service Commission’s hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or Relay Missouri at 711 prior to the hearings.

On September 5, 2008, KCPL filed an electric rate case with the Missouri Public Service Commission. According to the application, the electric company seeks to increase its annual electric operating revenues by approximately $101.5 million.  According to KCPL, a typical Missouri residential customer would see a 16.2 percent increase in rates or approximately $12.27 per month increase in charges.

KCPL serves approximately 271,000 electric customers in western Missouri.

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Case No. ER-2009-0089