Kansas Rate Hike Approved for Empire District | Lawrence News

Kansas utility customers face a steep new rate hike—nearly $28 a month over two years—approved by regulators after Empire District Electric (aka Liberty) scaled back its original $15.8 million request to a $8.775 million settlement. Though unanimously approved, the phased rollout aims to ease the burden, especially for economically strained communities. Commission Chairman Andrew French admits the increase still feels too high for many, noting the small customer base makes infrastructure upgrades even harder to shoulder. New rates go into effect August 1. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a191e82f3b202da5