KYPSC says federal data shows the cost of electricity for residential ratepayers in Kentucky has increased by 21.8% from 2020 to 2025. The regulator wrote that because of rising utility costs, the agency believes a “broader examination” of affordability issues would help it better understand “the factors affecting affordability” and “evaluate existing and potential approaches for addressing those concerns.” #EnergyMastodon #EnergyTransition #Climate https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/26/state-utility-regulator-opens-investigation-to-study-utility-affordability/