Kentucky Power, which provides electricity to customers in 20 eastern Kentucky counties, wants to raise its rates -- including residential rates by more than 18 percent. The company filed the request with the state Public Service Commission in late June. On its website, Kentucky Power cited a windstorm, ice storm, historic flooding and a “notable” population decline in its service area. State Senator Robin Webb represents Boyd, Carter and Greenup counties – all served by Kentucky Power.
“It's concerning, very concerning for my population, and the demographic of those three counties.”
