Director of Electric Utilities
Kelly Hemphill
620-672-3866

Power Plant Superintendent
Ernie Smith
620-672-3831

Electric Distribution Superintendent
Jamie Huber
620-672-6612

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY PHONE
620-672-3831

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The City of Pratt has operated a municipal electric utility since 1910. The ability to generate electricity through 2 power plants helps to provide power to citizens in and around Pratt covering a 36 mile radius.

In order to provide electricity at the lowest possible cost, the City of Pratt has entered into agreements to purchase power at reduced costs while maintaining the ability to generate in times of need. The City of Pratt is currently working with 9 other cities on an Energy Management Project for combined benefits of purchasing and producing electricity.

The electrical system consists of six circuits which are maintained by the city Electrical distribution department.

The system bills customers monthly on an individual basis. Monthly payment is expected of all customers by the due date on the statement. Delinquent customers will be sent a notice of termination. It payment is not received, termination will follow.

A fuel cost adjustment is made to all customer billings to the extent that the cost of purchased energy or the average fuel cost of energy exceeds $.03 per kilowatt hour sold.

A deposit to the city clerk to guarantee the prompt payment of all electric accounts accumulated in connection with electric service is required for all new accounts. The amount of the deposit shall be a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). The City clerk will return the deposit to the customer at such time service is discontinued, except the city clerk may first deposit the payment of any accrued bills or bills due on discontinuance of service. The city clerk shall pay to the customer making the deposit interest as provided by KSA 12-822.

There is an additional charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) per connection made after normal working hours. Any customer moving within the city service area will be charged a move connection fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each move.