IMPORTANT ADVISORY

WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTS

Important Advisory to Water and Sewer Districts

Please be advised that House Bill 5 *, a bill relating to the security of information held by certain government entities takes effect on January 1, 2015. The bill details certain materials that government entities MUST keep confidential and outlines procedures for informing certain agencies in the event a “breach” of such confidential material occurs.

The PSC is not one of those agencies and is not involved in the implementation of this legislative action. However, the PSC strongly recommends that you discuss with your attorney whether you are subject to the bill and, if so, what actions should be taken in order to ensure your compliance.

This message is not intended to replace your own due diligence and is advisory only. The PSC wants to ensure that you are aware of the new legislation and have considered its implications.

* this is an un-official copy as of Novemember 19th, 2014

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Interest on Customer Deposits

Pursuant to KRS 278.460, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has determined that the interest rate on utility deposits for the calendar year 2015, effective January 1, 2015, shall be:

0.12%

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has selected Concentric Energy Advisors to perform a focused management and operations audit of Big Rivers Electric Corporation (“Big Rivers”).

Big Rivers is a member-owned not-for-profit generation and transmission rural electric cooperative organized pursuant to KRS Chapter 279. Big Rivers is in transition from having a total system load of roughly 1,500 MW, with 850 MW consumed by two aluminum smelters, to a total system load of 650 MW after the departure of the smelters.

Concentric Energy Advisors will review the strategic planning, management, and decision-making of Big Rivers relating to its efforts in mitigating the effects of the loss of the smelter load. The review is due to be completed in the spring of 2015.

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Related Links to Orders and 2013 Annual Report

• Case 2007-00455 03/06/2009 Order
• Case 2011-00036 11/17/2011 Order
• Case 2012-00063 10/01/2012 Order
• Case 2012-00535 10/29/2013 Order
• Case 2012-00535 07/24/2014 Order
• Case 2013-00199 04/25/2014 Order
• Case 2013-00199 06/06/2014 Order
• Case 2013-00221 08/14/2013 Order
• Case 2013-00413 10/29/2013 Order
• 2013 Big Rivers Annual Report

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Beginning July 16, 2014, the Kentucky Public Service Commission will begin delivering ALL ORDERS and case related documents BY E-MAIL unless mail delivery is requested.

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During the 2014 General Session, the Kentucky General Assembly amended KRS 278.380 to allow electronic delivery of all Kentucky Public Service Commission orders. This includes data requests, as well as all other case-related documents. Electronic transmission may include either an electronic version of the order or document or a hyperlink to the order or document on the PSC website. The mailing date of the order or document will be the date of the electronic transmission.

Any applicant or party desiring delivery of orders or documents by postal mail may request such delivery from the PSC and demonstrate good cause for the request.

It is the responsibility of parties to provide the PSC with a valid and current e-mail address for delivery of orders and to configure e-mail systems, including spam blockers and firewalls, to permit electronic delivery of orders, including any attachments.

For more information, contact the PSC Division of Filings.

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Small Utilities Website is Now Available

To view the website, go to http://smallutilities.ky.gov