Kentucky Public Service Commission

Order Entered: Duke Energy is granted a OPCN that authorizes It to bid on a franchise offered by the city of Erlanger, Kentucky, for electric and natural gas transmission and distribution service. 2. If Duke Energy is not the successful bidder, Duke Energy shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a written notice stating that Duke Energy was not the successful bidder. 3. If Duke Energy is the successful bidder. Duke Energy 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 Duke Energy is the successful bidder. Duke Energy 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 in said city.

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Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. Application for a CPC&N to Bid on a Franchise to Serve the City of Erlanger, Kentucky