City of Newton
NEWTON, Kan. — At their meeting this week, the Newton City Commission approved a resolution in opposition to Evergy’s proposed rate increases.
In April, Evergy filed an application with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to raise its electric utility rates by 9.77%, or approximately $14 per month per residential customer. The estimated net increase to the City of Newton for energy for lighting and public utilities would be about 8.3%.
An analysis from staff at the KCC, which is responsible for reviewing proposed rate increases from private utility companies, said last week that such a large increase isn’t justified. A detailed audit of the company’s income and expenses determined that an increase of 1.66% in the central Kansas region would be more appropriate.
The City of Newton’s resolution of protest will be sent to the KCC ahead of evidentiary hearings planned for October.
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