Frankfort, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2014) – The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission (KSNPC) has presented its Biological Diversity Protection Award to Loran D. Gibson, of Florence. The annual award is given to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the knowledge and protection of Kentucky’s biodiversity. Gibson has been engaged in […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2014) – The Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) today announced that $876,730 in grant funding has been awarded by the Kentucky Pride Fund for cleanup of 102 illegal dumps in 20 counties across the Commonwealth. “Illegal dumping is a major problem that raises significant concerns with regard to safety, property values […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2014) – The fall forest fire hazard season officially ended Dec. 15, but officials with the Kentucky Division of Forestry continue to urge caution when conducting any kind of outdoor burning. “Kentucky’s forests have weathered serious storms over the past few years and the increase in dead and fallen trees are […]
Flemingsburg, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2014) – Fleming County High School and Hillsboro Elementary School were recognized by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) and the Kentucky School Boards Association for earning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification. ENERGY STAR is a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 8, 2014) – Duke Energy Kentucky will become the sole owner of the East Bend electric power plant in Boone County following Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) approval of the company’s purchase of a minority interest held by Dayton Power & Light Co. (DP&L) of Ohio. In an order issued Thursday, Dec. […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2014) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) today submitted its comments regarding the proposed federal 111(d) rule to the Environmental Protection Agency. Currently, the rule is scheduled to be published June 1, 2105. States will have a year from that date to develop a compliance plan. To download the […]
VERSAILLES, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2014) – Simmons Elementary School was recognized by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Kentucky School Boards Association for earning the prestigious U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification, a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. A certificate signed by Gov. Steve Beshear […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2014) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a revised slate of residential and commercial energy efficiency and demand side management programs for Kentucky Utilities Co. (KU) and Louisville Gas & Electric Co. (LG&E). In an order issued today, the PSC authorized KU and LG&E to continue 10 existing […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2014) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has selected the consulting firm that will conduct a review of efforts by Big Rivers Electric Corp. to mitigate the effects of the departure of the utility’s two largest customers. Concentric Energy Advisors (www.ceadvisors.com) of Marlborough, Mass., will begin work later this month. […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2014) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has given permission for Lovelaceville Water Company to cease operations and to close and abandon its system. Service to any remaining customers will end on Feb. 2, 2015. In an order issued today, the PSC said it wants Lovelaceville Water customers to have […]