9 Rights You Already Have — Backed by Law
1. Know Where Your Money Goes
KRS 279.130(2), KRS 279.110 – Inspect your co-op’s financial records. Hold them accountable.
2. Fair and Accurate Billing
807 KAR 5:006 – Your bill must be clear, honest, and based on real meter readings.
3. Vote and Run in Elections
KRS 279.060 – You have the right to vote, run, and change co-op bylaws.
4. Humane Disconnect Policy
807 KAR 5:006 – No winter shutoffs. 10-day notice is the law. Medical exemptions matter.
5. Refuse Prepay Programs
KRS 279.110 – No one can force you onto prepay. That’s not voluntary—it’s illegal.
6. Capital Credits Belong to You
KRS 279.140 – Co-op profits must be shared. It’s your money, not theirs.
7. Report Without Retaliation
KRS 278.040 – They can’t cut you off for speaking the truth. The Constitution backs you up.
8. Just and Reasonable Rates
KRS 278.030(1) – Electric rates must be fair. If they aren’t, the law is on your side.
9. Speak Without Shame
KRS 279.110, First Amendment – You have the right to tell your story. We’ll stand with you.
Testimonies That Sparked a Movement
“I was on my way to pay $430. They said it was already cut. I had to pay $1,187 just to get reconnected.”
“They told me I had to go on prepay or go without power. That’s not a choice—that’s coercion.”
“I commented on a public post. Next day—gone. The post, the questions, the truth. But I remember.”
Timeline of Power Misused
2019 – PSC Orders Management Audit
Findings: Mismanagement, excessive compensation, ignored past violations.
2020–2024 – Prepay Expansion & Member Complaints
Growing reports of forced participation, confusing billing, and retaliation.
April 17, 2025 – Digital Testimony Erased
Rep. Richard White deletes community post after citizens begin asking questions. Truth became a threat.
Take Action Now
You can file a complaint with the Kentucky PSC right now. If they crossed the line, the law says they answer for it.
File a Complaint