KENTUCKY, USA — LG&E raised its monthly rate starting today, an average of $22 a month for gas and electric customers. But it may not last forever.
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission still needs to give its final approval on the rate increase.
LG&E says it wants a rate increase to fund grid upgrades aimed at reducing outages during storms. The utility initially sought a $22 hike but later lowered the request to $13…