HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky Power announced it will file a base rate review on August 29 with the Public Service Commission (PSC) requesting to adjust rates to recover increased costs.

A statement on the Kentucky Power website says in part:

“There’s no doubt the cost of providing electricity to homes and businesses has become more expensive across our nation, but especially in eastern Kentucky. The loss of population and industry here has created real challenges, pushing costs even higher. When we make decisions about investments, we must balance those investments with keeping costs as low as possible. To continue making investments and providing the level of service all customers deserve, regulated utilities apply with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to have rates reviewed and a

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