SB172

AN ACT relating to utility fuel adjustment and declaring an emergency.

Complete·2/19/26

Kentucky SB172 amends utility fuel adjustment regulations to allow for extended recovery periods and specific cost evaluations.

Kentucky SB172 modifies the administration of electric utility fuel adjustment clauses. It allows the commission to extend the recovery period for fuel adjustment costs to reduce consumer volatility and promote rate stability. The bill also mandates that the commission evaluate fuel costs in procurement contracts and bids based on the fuel cost minus any coal severance tax. This change applies to contracts entered into after July 1, 2021.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

12:00 AM

House Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

History

Feb 19

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 1)

Feb 18

House

reported favorably, to Rules

Feb 18

House

taken from Rules