3 Reasons State Considering Securitization for Coal Generation Plants

Why is Kansas considering securitization for unused coal generation facilities?

• The legislature ordered a study [read the rate study here]
• The rate study says move toward securitization with caution, legislature
• performance-based ratemaking methods to incentivize utilities to control their costs are better than securitization for Kansas rate payers

Which states have passed securitization legislation? Colorado, Montana & New Mexico

What did Kansas securitization legislation in 2019 look like? SB 198 (2019 | KS)

Which states are considering performance based ratemaking methods? Hawaii, Colorado, Oregon, Massachusetts and California

Utility Dive | Kansas considering securitization for aging coal plants, but caution urged