(MSC News)--The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold its final public hearing on Evergy- rate increase request on Monday, June 16 in Topeka. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at Washburn Institute of Technology, located at 5724 SW Huntoon Street.

Evergy filed an application with the Commission in January seeking a $196.4 million (8.62%) rate increase. If approved as filed, the new electric rates would take effect in September 2025, resulting in an average monthly increase of $13.05 for residential customers.

At the hearing, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the company- rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Commission. The public is invited to attend in person or participate virtually on Zoom (registration is required to attend virtually). The hearing will also be broadcast live on the KCC- YouTube channel. Registration is not required to attend in person or view on YouTube.

The Commission will accept written comments through 5 p.m. on July 14. To register to participate in the hearing via Zoom, make a public comment online or find additional information on the application, go to the Commission- website (www.kcc.ks.gov) and click on the “Your Opinion Matters” tab.

The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before September 29, 2025.