Latest Opinion Poll
As the Missouri Public Service Commission hearings on the proposed Aquila transaction get set to resume, we wanted to share some interesting findings from a recent public opinion survey of KCP&L and Aquila customers. This survey was conducted by a national research firm and was intended to get feedback from customers about what they think of KCP&L and Aquila as service providers and how they view a combined company.
Some of the highlights…
- 97 percent of combined customers consider their electricity service to be reliable.
- Those customers that are aware of the proposed acquisition of Aquila approve of it by a more than a two to one margin.
- Customers were particularly supportive of the significant savings that will be realized and passed on as a result of the operating efficiencies. In addition, customers looked favorably on the fact that a combined company will keep jobs in the community.
- 71 percent of customers from both companies were also very supportive of KCP&L's Comprehensive Energy Plan and specifically mentioned renewable energy as an important area of emphasis.
If you are interested in more information about the research, Wilson Research Strategies, the firm that conducted the polling, has prepared a summary of the results. (See link below.)
