Some Kansas communities ask residents to conserve natural gas
The cities of Halstead and Moundridge are urging their residents to do what they can to conserve and limit their natural gas usage through Friday, as extreme cold temperatures affect much of Kansas. Highs are expected to stay in the single digits during the day, with lows dropping to negatives in the overnight and early morning hours.
Flow orders have been issued to natural gas suppliers to prevent potential pipeline damage or disruptions in natural gas service. In 2021, a winter storm and arctic blast brought extreme cold to Kansas and a high demand for natural gas.
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The high demand led to exorbitant natural gas bills for many communities across Kansas. Some cities filed a lawsuit. The State of Kansas launched a formal investigation and eventually filed suit against a natural gas supplier.
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved Kansas Gas Service's requested rate hike in October to help mitigate the costs created by the 2021 Arctic blast. The utility had initially requested an increase of $58.1 million but agreed to a $35 million settlement.
Kansas Gas Service says that its systems are performing well, and they expect them to remain functional and reliable. The utility company offers these tips to help save money during winter and stay safe.
To stay up to date on all the latest weather information, download the KSN Storm Track 3 Weather App, available for Apple iOS and all Android devices.
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