Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1. LGE is granted a CPCN that authorizes it to bid on a franchise offered by Louisville Metro Government for natural gas transmission and distribution service. 2. If LGE is not the successful bidder, LGE shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a written notice stating that LGE was not the successful bidder. 3. If LGE is the successful bidder, LGE shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a copy of the executed franchise agreement and a statement disclosing the amount of the initial franchise fee. 4. If LGE is the successful bidder, LGE shall, within ten days of an increase or decrease in the amount of the initial franchise fee set forth in the franchise agreement, file with the Commission documentation setting forth the revised fee. 5. Any documents filed pursuant to ordering paragraphs 2, 3, or 4 of this Order shall reference the number of this case and shall be electronically submitted via the Commission's electronic Tariff Filing System. 6. This Order shall not be construed as granting a CPCN to construct utility facilities within the area subject to the jurisdiction of Louisville Metro Government.

Acknowledge Receipt of Filing

APPLICATION OF LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AUTHORIZING LG&E TO BID ON A GAS FRANCHISE ESTABLISHED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT