Kansas utilities’ proposed new fees could wipe out savings for some solar customers

Energy News Network: New installations of rooftop solar panels on homes across most of Kansas likely will come to a near-standstill if state regulators approve of demand fees proposed by the state’s two largest utilities.

Both Kansas City Power & Light and Westar Energy, which together provide electricity to about two-thirds of Kansas households, have demand-fee proposals bundled into rate cases that are now pending before the Kansas Corporation Commission. Rulings are expected by Sept. 27 in the Westar case and by Dec. 27 in the KCP&L case.

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