Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1. EKPC is authorized to incur indebtedness of up to $1 billion of secured or unsecured private placement or bank/financial institution debt or some combination thereof. 2. The proceeds from the transaction authorized in this Order shall be used to reduce existing borrowings under EKPC’s Credit Facility, thereby creating liquidity to fund previously approved projects, other ongoing capital expenditures for generation and transmission infrastructure, and general corporate purposes consistent with EKPC’s representations. 3. EKPC shall, within 30 days of the date of issuance of the debt authorized herein, file with the Commission a written statement setting forth the date or dates of issuance of the debt authorized, the date of maturity, the price paid, the proceeds of such issuance, the interest rate, and all fees and expenses, including underwriting discounts or commissions or other compensation, involved in the issuance and distribution. EKPC shall also file documentation showing the quotes that EKPC relied upon to determine the lowest interest rate. 4. EKPC is authorized for the use of interest rate management instruments. 5. EKPC shall agree only to terms and prices consistent with the parameters set forth in EKPC’s application. 6. EKPC is authorized to execute the Precedent Agreements as defined in this proceeding.

Motion to Submit

Heather Temple East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc.

EKPC Responses to Staff Data Request 1.

Greg Cecil

Data Request

Order Entered: 1. EKPC’s application for approval of the proposed evidence of indebtedness is continued for an additional 60 days beyond the 60-day period specified in KRS 278.300(2). The new statutory date is February 4, 2026. 2. The procedural schedule set forth in the Appendix to this Order shall be followed. 3. EKPC shall respond to all requests for information propounded by Commission Staff, whether identified on the procedural schedule or otherwise, as provided in those requests. 4. Any party filing a paper with the Commission shall file an electronic copy in accordance with the electronic filing procedures set forth in 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8. Electronic documents shall be in portable document format (PDF), shall be searchable, and shall be appropriately bookmarked. The Commission directs the parties to the Commission’s July 22, 2021 Order in Case No. 2020-00085 regarding filings with the Commission.

20251014_PSC No Deficiency Letter.pdf

Application for Financing Approval and Motion

Greg Cecil

20250930_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. Notice of Intent to File an Application for Approval of the Authority to Issue up to $1,000,000,000 of Secured or Unsecured Private Placement or Bank/Financial Institution Debt Obligations, for the Execution of Certain