"Increasing mandatory fixed fees — even at a reduced amount — takes away control over energy costs and options for Kansans and forces costs disproportionately on people who use the least energy,” Barnett said.

 Late yesterday an agreement was reached between Westar Energy, Citizens’ Utility Ratepayers Board (CURB), Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) staff and industrial customers on Westar’s request to raise rates. The KCC Commissioners...

Call on States to Make Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy a Strong Part of State Plans