Midwest Energy issues credit for overcharged Larned consumers

Midwest Energy customers in the city of Larned may be eligible for a refund credit due to a miscalculated rate last year.

Friday, the City of Larned released a statement providing information to residents about a miscalculated market rate, and their right to a refund.

Larned entered into a new contract with long-time provider, Midwest Energy, in March of 2019.

Midwest Energy is a customer-owned cooperative electric and natural gas company that serves 93,000 customers in 40 counties in western Kansas according to the company website.

According to the City of Larned, the new contract with Midwest Energy had a miscalculated market rate for customers, which both city staff and Midwest Energy noticed. Afterwards, both entities jointly began working on getting to the root of the issue.