Current Date/Time: 7/22/2024 5:42:17 PM
Linked Consumer Comments
ER-2024-0189
Consumer Comment No. | Date Filed | Consumer Comments |
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P202400728 | 5/9/2024 12:27 PM | Travis is upset over Evergy's service reliability. He constantly loses power. Was previously on a nearby cooperative and never had power issues with them but has had numerous outages with Evergy. Would like Evergy to do more trimming and upgrading of equipment to prevent so many outages. |
P202400731 | 5/16/2024 8:11 AM | "I am unhappy with the rates of my electricity. Please consider the retired and fixed income population. Jennifer bradfield 8017 n.woodland ave kcmo 64118." |
P202400734 | 5/16/2024 2:06 PM | "This is ridiculous and should not be allowed. 300% increase during the hottest part of the year is disgusting behavior. " |
P202400735 | 5/20/2024 7:56 AM | "Wow, Evergy will raise the summer rates 100% and 300% in peak hours! That seems excessive. Sadly the economy is going down the toilet, nice restaurants like On The Border are closing, areas seem to be going downhill. Is there anything we can do to cut the increase in half? People are struggling. Thank you, Carmen Dunn" |
P202400736 | 5/20/2024 8:14 AM | "not that this will do any good, but i am on social security,that's ALL i have my ss doesn't go up like all my utilities do, how is that right? and you are charging more for Peak times when people get home from work, want to cook a meal, watch some tv and people are getting penalized for it...how is that right? " |
P202400754 | 6/3/2024 2:44 PM | Please see attached |
P202400756 | 6/4/2024 2:58 PM | Any kind of fee decrease would be greatly appreciated. Not many companies would be willing to help customers out during times like we are dealing with now. If you have the ability to cut some cost for your customers without effect business, I think more highly of Evergy for trying to take care of the people they serve. Thank you for your service. |
P202400765 | 6/11/2024 3:40 PM | 1-Abolish the PSC and stop the fraudulent misleading rate increase requests which include items submitted in previous requests. And which do not present adequate capital expenditure analysis, payback, cash flow, ROI, etc over minimum 10 year period. 2-Divest KCP&L to bring back lower prices, more efficient operations and local control. Dale Eshelman |
P202400778 | 6/27/2024 10:04 AM | Please see attachment. |
P202400780 | 6/27/2024 2:27 PM | See Attached. |
P202500005 | 7/2/2024 8:03 AM | Evergy states that about half of the average amount (i.e half of the 17%) is due to a rise in fuel cost. To me, this indicates that 9 or 10% would be a more just amount to consider for the increase, perhaps less if fuel forecasts might so show. I would ask that you reject Evergy's request and take whatever measures are necessary to stop our electrical costs from being raised by such a dramatic amount |
P202500007 | 7/2/2024 8:21 AM | Please see attached for comments |
P202500009 | 7/2/2024 9:37 AM | "Bill has increased 77%-when asked to choose a rate plan, we chose the avg. standard plan which was then dropped and we were placed into another plan. We adhere to the time guidelines when running electricity in our house during the week, but feel penalized on the weekends for trying to live life. Evergy is taking advantage by making us pay .10 more per kWh. What good is a rate plan if it penalizes you on the weekends? MPC has done consumers a disservice by approving this rate structure. Evergy is a wasteful company in the way they conduct themselves. This is going to cause a dwindling population in areas where Evergy is the only choice. They need to review the rate plans and expand the grid." |
P202500017 | 7/8/2024 4:29 PM | "I am writing in opposition to a rate increase for Evergy MO West. My current bill just rose from $69 to $144. We are being charged 10 times more for electric use between 4 pm to 8 pm. Unfortunately the temperature is often not cooler until after 8 pm, but that doesn't mean much more comfortable in MO. Electricity users can try to control our electric use, but we also need to control unreasonable charges. Let's allow fewer large users to locate or build in our use area. Thanks, Jim and Janie Robinson" |
P202500024 | 7/10/2024 10:26 AM | See attached for comments |
P202500025 | 7/10/2024 1:58 PM | My name is Harrison- as an Evergy customer, it is becoming increasingly difficult to afford my electricity bills. Living in the Kansas City metro area, many people have no choice of electricity company- as Evergy has an electricity monopoly on a portion of the Kansas City metro area and much of the eastern half of Kansas. I am writing to let you know that myself and many other Evergy customers I have spoken with are upset at the perpetual rate increases allowed by the Missouri Public Service Commission, and that we believe Evergy is not transitioning fast enough to a mix of clean energy sources- we would also like to see laws proposed to regulate what Evergy can recoup in costs from customers. In addition, it is unacc ...SEE ATTACHED |
P202500026 | 7/11/2024 3:17 PM | The customer called and said, "Please do not do that." It does not make sense to her. The fuel cost is 4.7, but the requested increase would cost 109 million. Where are all those millions going? It does not appear to be a logical increase given what they claim is an increase in their costs. |
P202500030 | 7/16/2024 7:59 AM | Can you all please consider residents of Missouri that will be affected by these increases. I’m a retired person on a fixed income. I pay my bills every month. I can’t afford another increase for electricity. My last bill was 398.00 from Evergy. My thermostat is set on 78 degrees. I have budgeted 250.00 for the summer months. This don’t allow this increase. I don’t like to beg but I will. Senior citizens will be affected the most. Feel free to reach out to me. My info is attached. |
P202500031 | 7/16/2024 8:04 AM | "To The MPSC Can you all please consider residents of Missouri that will be affected by these increases. I’m a retired person on a fixed income. I pay my bills every month. I can’t afford another increase for electricity. My last bill was 398.00 from Evergy. My thermostat is set on 78 degrees. I have budgeted 250.00 for the summer months. This close to not allow this increase. I don’t like to beg but I will. Senior citizens will be affected the most. Feel free to reach out to me. My info is attached." |
P202500032 | 7/16/2024 9:30 AM | "I am very much opposed to Evergy's 17.5% rate increase. We are on Social Security and have already been hit with higher grocery and insurance rates. We cannot afford an increase like that. It would increase our bill $50 a month. Roger & Cheryl Ebling" |
P202500033 | 7/16/2024 11:16 AM | "I would like to tell the Board that a 17% raise is way too much; especially when they've had multiple raises in the past couple of years. I am 77 years old and retired and cannot afford these increases. I've got medical issues that my money needs to go to. These people need to be stopped. |
P202500035 | 7/16/2024 1:07 PM | With everything going up it's really hard for people to make it right now. This rate case really stresses me out. I'm paying more for insurance, taxes, groceries -- everything. When is it going to be so that I can't afford my house anymore. Please don't raise our electric rates. |
P202500037 | 7/17/2024 11:34 AM | I am writing to express my strong opposition to Evergy's proposed rate increase of 17.5%. This increase is simply not justified. Of the proposed increase, only 0.54% is attributed to fuel costs. This means a staggering nearly 17% increase has no clear justification provided by Evergy. In the absence of a clear explanation, I can only assume this increase serves nothing more than corporate greed. This rate increase will have a significant negative impact on Missouri families. Many of us are already struggling to make ends meet, and a 17.5% increase in electricity bills could be devastating. Particularly during the summer months, this increase could translate to nearly $60 extra on our bills. This money could be used for..* SEE Attached |
P202500038 | 7/18/2024 8:18 AM | am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed utility rate increase filed by Evergy Missouri West (“Evergy”) currently under consideration. I am unable to attend the public hearings, but, as a resident of Missouri, I am deeply concerned about the impact this increase will have on my household budget and the financial well-being of our community. Despite facing rising energy costs and a fee structure that makes using energy while I am home much more expensive, I have been taking significant steps to conserve electricity. I have replaced old appliances with energy-efficient models and no longer use my dryer or dishwasher at all. I have adopted energy-saving habits, and even invested in a new thermostat to auto.*SEE ATTACHED |
P202500039 | 7/18/2024 9:06 AM | I am unable to attend the public hearings pertaining to the proposed rate increase by Evergy, but would like to submit the attached feedback. I hope that you will consider the input and welfare of Missouri citizens when making your decision. |
P202500040 | 7/18/2024 3:20 PM | "Evergy wants a rate increase. You already this year put us all on a rate structure that if you use more electricity during 4 PM to 8 PM you pay more. That works great for families that are getting home from work to cook, do a load of laundry etc. Yes you could choose a couple of different options but I am betting Evergy is the one that came out on top. That change was supposed to have increased your revenue and profits. I understand this may be reflective of the current economy. You state in your brochure it will ONLY be $17.52 a month for the increase which is a 17% increase. That is $210.24 more a year. Those of us on Social Security have never had a 17% increase. This year they are stating it will most likely b..*See Attached |
P202500041 | 7/19/2024 9:02 AM | We are on social security. We have a very very tight income. We can't afford this increase. it is either pay our bills or eat. |
P202500046 | 7/22/2024 8:05 AM | I am writing to let you know that myself and many other Evergy customers I have spoken with are upset at the perpetual rate increases allowed by the Missouri Public Service Commission, and that we believe Evergy is not transitioning fast enough to a mix of clean energy sources- we would also like to see laws proposed to regulate what Evergy can recoup in costs from customers. In addition, it is unacceptable that Evergy is allowed to pile new infrastructure costs directly onto the backs of residential customers. (see attached pdf) |
P202500047 | 7/22/2024 11:39 AM | “They don’t need anymore fuel charges. We are already paying high enough fuel charges as it is. Also, this new rate plans they have is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Why would you allow them to have peak hours during the summer during the hottest part of the day. That’s the stupidest thing. There is no such thing as climate change.” |
P202500048 | 7/22/2024 11:51 AM | Evergy does not need an increase. My fuel charge is already $20. This whole TOU plan is the stupidest thing I have ever seen. It's just a way to get more money, charging the most during the hottest part of the day. Climate change is BS and not a reason for the increase. You all need to wise up. |