OPINION EDITORIAL: Kentucky Power to Liberty Transition
March 14, 2022
By: Brett Mattison, President and COO, Kentucky Power
Dear Kentucky Power customers:
Last fall, it was announced that Kentucky Power would be sold to Liberty Utilities.
The sale is part of a strategic decision by AEP, our parent company. When AEP began looking for a new owner, one of the most important qualities they were looking for was a company with a strong history of customer service, a commitment to its employees, and a desire to become a part of the communities we serve.
After a long process, Liberty was the perfect match. They serve small communities in 13 states and Canada. They have more than 1 million electric, water and natural gas customer connections. They are committed to their employees. They have developed strong ties to their communities over their 30 years in business.
The same men and women who serve Kentucky Power today will continue to do so under the Liberty banner. Liberty will be adding at least 120 good-paying jobs, establishing a customer call center in eastern Kentucky and maintaining its headquarters in Ashland.
Over the next few months, you will likely see more activity around this transition as the regulatory approval process gets fully underway. As new information becomes available, we will provide updates to Kentucky Power customers. Our website, kentuckypower.com, is also a good resource.
The transition to Liberty offers new opportunities and new beginnings. Sincerely,
–Brett Mattison President & COO Kentucky Power
Total BS from Ky. Power. They have wanted to sell it for years. The only hope we have is the lying higher up with Ky Power has to leave. They are corrupt. I know.
I agree, total BS. They’re bailing. Glad to see them go. They’ve gouged us enough.
And you think it’s going to stop ?
I think we will get higher prices
Our main power source is currently AEP’s Mitchell plant in WV. Will that change?
Not until 2028
Nothing get’s by you Sal
KAG is correct, but the shame of it is we will still be paying for Mitchell.
Maybe not
https://www.wvpublic.org/government/2021-07-16/kentucky-regulators-west-virginia-coal-plant-should-close-in-2028
That would have been in addition to what we are already paying for Mitchell now. Even after it closes we still have to pay for it.
Maybe not
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/kentucky-psc-fining-aep-ferc-mitchell-power-plant/618394/
KAG, you are still paying for Big Sandy.
Your right but what about after 2028 ? But you are saying we will keep paying for the plant after 2028. It never made any sense to me why KY regulators would let KY power shut down the 2 coal fired plants in KY and turn around and buy half of the one in WV when they could of at least kept one of the coal plants opened and fixed the problems and kept the jobs and tax money in this state.