How far back Kentucky utilities refund overcharges
Five years, applying a general statute of limitations. Here is the rule behind it, what starts or limits the clock, and what it means for a business with a billing error in Kentucky.
Kentucky at a glance
| Kentucky | |
|---|---|
| Rule | No refund statute; Public Service Commission practice, as described by its Executive Director in 2023 |
| How far back refunds go | Five years, applying a general statute of limitations |
| What starts or limits the clock | Utilities may back-bill unbilled service for two years |
| Interest | Not stated |
| Regulator | Kentucky utility commission |
What it means for a refund claim in Kentucky
- The five-year period comes from Commission practice, not a billing rule, so it is worth confirming case by case.
- Read the utility's tariff rules on billing and meter error too: tariffs often repeat or extend the commission rule.
- Municipal utilities and cooperatives usually set their own billing rules.
Discovery Energy reviews 36 to 48 months of history on every account and pursues the longest period each jurisdiction allows. See how overcharge recovery works, or compare Kentucky with every other state.