Utilities dues and donations in rate cases debated in Kansas
Utilities may pass dues and donations to customers via rate cases though not openly disclosed. Regulators debate transparency with Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board arguing charitable giving should be shareholder expense if not benefiting ratepayers. Experts cite potential lobbying ties and urge clearer rules and possible bans on captive-customer charity.
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