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5 | Page February 7 I ssuesolar facility would be located in Douglas County. The Commission will also provide an opportunity for public comments during the hearing.Evergy filed an application with the KCC requesting a predetermination of the prudency of the investments and whether the company would be entitled to recover the costs of the investments and under what terms. Evergy has asked to recover the cost of construction work in progress (CWIP) and in a future rate proceeding will ask for recovery of the investments after they are in service, which is expected at the end of 2026 for the solar facility and 2029 and 2030 for the gas plants.To participate in the virtual hearing via Zoom and make a public comment, advance registration is required by noon on March 4. For persons wishing to watch, but not comment during the public hearing, a live video stream will be available on the KCC YouTube channel. The hearing will also be recorded for later viewing.In addition to the hearing, the Commission will accept written comments through 5 p.m. on April 7. Comments may be submitted online, by mail or by calling the KCC at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.To register for the virtual hearing, make a public comment online or find additional information on the application, go to the Commission%u2019s website (www.kcc.ks.gov) and click on the %u201cYour Opinion Matters%u201d tab.The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before July 7, 2025.Governor Kelly Announces over $26M to Modernize Southwest Kansas Roads TOPEKA (2.3.2025) %u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Department of Transportation has received over $26 million in federal funding to improve rural road infrastructure in Hamilton and Edwards counties.%u201cThis significant investment will transform rural infrastructure in southwest Kansas by improving accessibility for residents and businesses,%u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. %u201cWe thank the U.S. Department of Transportation for recognizing the importance of this project to Kansas.%u201dAwarded through the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program, the funding will support the replacement of 14.8 miles of dirt roads with paved surfaces, incorporating stormwater management systems, improved sight distances, and enhanced road shoulders in Hamilton and Edwards counties to improve mobility for the region%u2019s developing dairy industry.%u201cThe Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is proud to have a role in delivering these projects that improve mobility and support local industries,%u201d said Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed. %u201cBy addressing long-standing transportation issues in the region, we can help southwest Kansas thrive and remain competitive.%u201dThe Dairy Farms and Dirt Roads: Bringing Supply Chain Infrastructure to Southwest Kansas Project, estimated to cost $33.4 million in total, aims to bolster the region%u2019s agricultural supply chain by enhancing road durability and efficiency.%u201cThis investment represents a meaningful step forward for the rural communities in our region, fostering growth and opportunity where it%u2019s needed most,%u201d said House Transportation Chairman Shannon Francis, who represents District 125.