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The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka starting next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers a chance to learn about the company’s proposed rate increase, ask questions, and share comments with the Commission.
In January, Evergy requested a $196.4 million rate hike, which would raise electric rates by 8.62%. If approved, residential customers would see an average monthly increase of $13.05, starting in September 2025.
Customers can attend the hearings in person or join virtually through Zoom. Those participating online must register by noon the day before the hearing using the provided links. The hearings will also be livestreamed and recorded on the KCC’s YouTube channel for later viewing. No registration is needed for in-person attendance or YouTube access.
Public Hearings
Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. Wichita State University, Lowe Auditorium Hughes Metropolitan Complex 5015 E 29th St. North Wichita, KS 67205 Register to attend via Zoom (deadline noon June 10)
Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. Washburn Institute of Technology 5724 SW Huntoon St. Topeka, KS 66604 Register to attend via Zoom (deadline noon June 15)
The Commission will accept written comments through 5 p.m. on July 14. Comments may be submitted online, by mail or by calling the KCC at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.
To register to participate in the hearing via Zoom, make a public comment online or find additional information on the application, go to the Commission’s website (www.kcc.ks.gov) and click on the “Your Opinion Matters” tab.
The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before September 29, 2025.
