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, […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2014) – As part of a national effort to raise awareness of a program that helps low-income consumers receive telephone service, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding Kentuckians to check whether they qualify for the Lifeline subsidy. Today marks the beginning of National Lifeline Awareness week, a joint effort […]
FRANKFORT, KY (Sept. 3, 2014) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet today recognized Good Shepherd Catholic School in Frankfort for earning 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 Gov. Steve Beshear was presented recently to the school’s […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2014) – Investigators of the Kentucky Division of Mine Safety and the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement today cited a Letcher County man for illegally mining an estimated 700 tons of coal at a surface mine near Van in Letcher County. Bryan Lee Wagner of Red Fox was heading up […]