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LG&E and KU spokesperson Drew Gardner says to reach out to an HVAC technician to make sure it’s running efficiently, and to frequently check its air filter.

Kentucky-American Water customers will get partial refunds on their bills after the Public Service Commission issued an order trimming down a proposed rate increase.

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House Bill 563 would establish two revolving funds for those water systems. One would more easily allow them to apply for loans to help with maintenance and upgrades. The other is an emergency fund that would help restore service after disasters.

That’s a significant cut from the utility’s original request, which would have increased the cost of their customers’ power bills by around 18 percent on average.

A settlement between Kentucky Power and consumer advocate groups has been reached as part of a case in front of the Public Service Commission that looks to increase energy costs for around 163,000 residents in 20 eastern Kentucky counties.

Applications for Kentucky’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are still available as one of the hottest summers on record comes to a close.

Public comment hearings began Monday evening on a proposal from utility company LG&E and KU. It would retire and replace one-third of their coal-fired power plants.

Louisville Gas & Electric has cut off electricity and gas for thousands of households behind on their bills since the utility resumed disconnections in…