Kansas Corporation Commission: votes at a glance — consent agenda, Emerson order, Evergy settlement

The Kansas Corporation Commission held a regular business meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6 and took the following formal actions.

Consent agenda — The commission approved a 13-item consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. No substantive discussion of individual consent items was recorded during the meeting transcript.

Docket 25CONS3236CMSC (Emerson Operating LLC) — The commission considered a proposed final order in Docket 25CONS3236CMSC. John Myers presented staff’s recommendation; the order before the commission would deny Emerson Operating LLC authorization to operate the wells at issue. Commissioner Keane announced a recusal from this item. Commissioner Keither moved approval of the proposed order; the motion was seconded and the commission recorded the motion as approved (recorded vote: two ayes, with Commissioner Keane recused). The order was approved as described in the docket record.

Docket 25EKME315TAR (Evergy LLPS settlement) — The commission approved a proposed order adopting a unanimous settlement that establishes large-load power service (LLPS) tariffs for Evergy (see separate article for details). The settlement and order were approved by recorded 'aye' votes.

All actions described above are reflected in the commission’s docket filings. The commission then adjourned.