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State News June 9, 2025 - 1:47 pm

Kansas agency staff recommend lower Evergy rate increase ahead of public hearings

by Morgan Chilson

Staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency disagree with Evergy’s proposed rate increase that includes a 15% hike to residential electric rates. 

Business April 25, 2025 - 12:31 pm

Black Hills Energy asks to raise natural gas rates for Kansas customers by 17.6%

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

A public hearing Tuesday in Wichita and online will give Black Hills Energy customers an opportunity to comment on a proposal that would raise residential bills by about 17.6%. 

Lawrence news December 12, 2023 - 9:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves stormwater, solid waste rate increases

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved proposed increases to stormwater and solid waste rates that will add an average of about $2 to residents’ monthly utility bills.

Lawrence news December 11, 2023 - 2:26 pm

Lawrence stormwater, trash bills likely to increase; city board voices support for utility payment plans

by Mackenzie Clark

As the Lawrence City Commission is set to consider increasing rates that residents pay for stormwater and solid waste, members of the city’s affordable housing board are advocating for utility payment plans.

State News January 27, 2022 - 2:36 pm

Kansas regulators approve $11.47 bill hike for Black Hills customers

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Customers of Black Hills Energy will see, on average, another $11.47 on their monthly bills under a settlement agreement. The hike lasts five years.

Lawrence news November 16, 2021 - 9:14 pm

Lawrence residents to pay more for city utilities in 2022; collections to resume soon

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved utility rate hikes that will cost residents of single-family homes about $75 more per year, and collections will resume soon for nearly 4,000 accounts.

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State News November 2, 2021 - 10:31 am

On top of $1B fallout from February cold snap, natural gas prices expected to climb this winter

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

After a historic cold snap depleted natural gas reserves in February, prices for heating could be as much as 30% higher this winter, prompting concerns about increasing bills for Kansas and Missouri customers.

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