Region’s lawmakers issue statement regarding Kentucky Power’s proposed rate increases
Frankfort, Kentucky (January 8, 2026) – Kentucky State Representative Patrick Flannery, Representative Scott Sharp, Senator Robin Webb, and Senator Phillip Wheeler issued the following statement in response to Kentucky Power’s proposed rate increases. Area lawmakers are unable to attend the Thursday, January 8, Public Service Commission (PSC) public comment hearing in Ashland because the 2026 General Assembly is in session.
“Kentucky Power’s latest proposed rate increases are just another result of the hostile federal energy policies implemented during the Obama and Biden Administrations. These failed policies targeted coal and fossil fuels and have created an affordability crisis across the nation. Our state is no stranger to its effects. We hear stories from constituents all the time about how increased electric bills are making it harder to keep the lights on at home and cover other basic monthly expenses. These rate increases have to stop, and we remain committed to seeking solutions that provide rate relief to Kentuckians.”
