FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Natural gas costs at the start of the 2014-2015 heating season will be only slightly higher than last year, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) said today. Gas prices remain well below the peak reached in 2008, the PSC said. On average, Kentucky customers can expect to pay about […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2014) – The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting has received an application requesting a construction certificate for an electric generating plant and associated electric transmission line in northern Greenup County. A review has determined that the application is complete as filed Oct. 24. 2014. The application, from […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2014) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a financing plan that will enable Hardin County Water District #2 to complete its purchase of the Elizabethtown municipal water system. In an order issued today, the PSC authorized a loan arrangement that requires Hardin County Water District #2 to pay […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2014) – Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed Oct. 19- 25 as Forest Products Week in Kentucky. “Kentucky’s forests are a significant renewable natural resource, with forest products industries generating a total economic impact of $12.8 billion to the state’s economy and employing more than 59,000 people,” said Gov. Beshear. “I’m pleased […]
Frankfort, Ky. (October 15, 2014) – In celebration of October as Energy Awareness month, the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI) has released the virtual solar energy story map. For those unfamiliar with a story map, a story map uses geography to present information and is designed for everyone. The solar energy story […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2014) – Twenty-eight schools in the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District were recognized by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC), the city of Louisville 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 […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2014) – As part of a statewide effort to advance energy efficiency in buildings, the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI), the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) are conducting a three-year study to evaluate and improve energy code compliance […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2014) – Kentuckians interested in environmental and energy conservation issues still have an opportunity to register for the 2014 Governor‟s Conference on Energy and the Environment that takes place Oct. 7-8 at the Lexington Convention Center. “This year‟s conference agenda reflects the important issues of today that need to be addressed […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2014) – Governor Steve Beshear has declared September “Disaster Preparedness Month” in Kentucky. The theme for this year’s National Preparedness Month is “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare.” As communities begin preparing for America’s PrepareAthon! on Sept. 30, the Division of Water (DOW) reminds Kentuckians that DOW is a resource […]
Frankfort, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2014) – With fall just around the corner, the Kentucky Division of Forestry is encouraging Kentuckians to plan their tree-planting activities now by ordering tree seedlings through the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF). By placing your order now, you can select from more than 50 species of trees including white pine, […]