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KCC approves settlement to allow Evergy rate increase

KWCH · last updated

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a unanimous settlement agreement allowing Evergy to increase its rates by $128 million.

The money will be used to recover investments made to replace aging equipment and increase the strength of the power grid.

Evergy requested an increase of $196.4 million in its application filed in January.

The new rates will take effect beginning with the October billing cycle. Residential customers with average monthly usage (900 kWh), will see an increase of approximately $8.47 per month.

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