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 […]
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 […]