Kansas Fears Westar Retro Surge Pricing

Important journalism regarding a pricey power play in the works. Take a look:

Kansas solar advocates shine light on Westar's plan for retroactive rate hike

A public hearing on Westar Energy's rate change proposal Tuesday night exposed a burning desire among consumers to oppose a retroactive surge in the cost assessed by the Topeka-based electric utility to accommodate private power generation with solar panels.The fees represent a modest element of the company's plan to increase retail rates by $52 million by February 2019 and to move ahead with a merger with Great Plains Energy still pending before Missouri and Kansas regulators.The audience at

Comments