FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Energy and Environment Secretary Charles Snavely announced today approximately $1.75 million in grant funding has been awarded for the cleanup of 139 illegal dumps in 26 counties across the Commonwealth. The funding comes from the Kentucky Pride Fund. “Illegal dumping is a problem that raises significant concerns with regard […]
Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2016) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has kicked off its sixth-annual Capture the Earth digital photography contest for all Kentucky students in grades 6-8. The Capture the Earth photo contest is open to all Kentucky middle school students. Judges will look for originality and creativity, photo composition, and […]
Emergency Operations Center Joint Information Center (502) 607-6666 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Interstate 75 Traffic Diversions Due to Hazardous Road Conditions I-75 Northbound at Exit 41 and I-75 Southbound at Exit 76 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2016) – Interstate 75 traffic has been diverted at Exit 41 northbound and diverted at exit 76 southbound. Kentucky State […]
Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) is requesting nominations for its annual Earth Day awards. The commission recognizes individuals and entities for efforts to protect the environment and honors them during a ceremony in Frankfort each year during the month of April. To nominate a group or individual, submit […]
Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Division of Waste Management (DWM) is accepting grant applications for projects that develop an integrated recycling infrastructure and offer public education programs on recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) management. Grant funding comes from the Kentucky Pride Fund and is underwritten by a […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has filed a petition for reconsideration with the federal Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) regarding the EPAs final 111(d) rule, the reduction of carbon emissions by existing power plants. In the letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, EEC Secretary Charles G. Snavely said […]
Irvine, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced West Irvine Elementary School has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies the school building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. Officials from the Kentucky School Boards Association presented […]
October 26, 2015 Woodford Reserve and The Nature Conservancy will host a volunteer workday at Woodford Reserve Distillery on November 4 as part of a multi-year project aimed at restoring important parts of the distillery to a healthier, more natural condition. As part of this effort, volunteers and staff from both organizations will plant more […]
Winchester, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced George Rogers Clark (GRC) High School earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. A certificate, signed by Governor Steve Beshear, was presented to school officials during the […]
Saturday, 10 17, 2015 Contact: Buddy Rogers, KYEM Public Information Officer Office: 502-607-1611 Harry James Kentucky Earthquake Program Manager Office: 502-607-1760 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct 16, 2015) – More than 333,000 Kentuckians participated in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Oct. 15, as part of Earthquake Awareness Week in Kentucky as proclaimed earlier by […]