Kentucky

September 16, 2015

Ewing Elementary School certified ENERGY STAR

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced Ewing Elementary 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 Gov. Steve Beshear, was presented to school officials during the Sept. 9 meeting […]

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September 15, 2015

Winter Preparedness: Propane Customers Plan Ahead for Winter Chills

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) and the Kentucky propane industry urge consumers to prepare now for this coming winter by participating in early fill programs while prices are low and propane is in abundant supply. The best way to reduce the effects of any potential problem is […]

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September 9, 2015

2015 Environmental Excellence Awards presented by Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection

Frankfort, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2015) – The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) honored the six recipients of its 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards during an awards luncheon today at the Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment at the Lexington Convention Center. Through this awards program, the department recognized the efforts and activities of individuals, […]

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August 11, 2015

Straub Elementary School certified ENERGY STAR

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced that Straub Elementary School in Mason County 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 Energy […]

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August 10, 2015

Kentucky Firefighters Help with California, Washington, North Carolina Wildfires

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2015) – Kentucky wildland firefighters have once again answered the call for help, sending firefighters to Washington, California and North Carolina. The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) dispatched 14 firefighters that are part of a 20- person hand crew Sunday to the Bald Knob Fire in North Carolina. They joined a […]

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July 15, 2015

Planning for the Future of Our Planet Starts Today

Louisville, Kentucky | July 15, 2015 The Nature Conservancy, one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, announced today that students from its Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) program will help the organization and local partners advance conservation projects in Louisville and other locations around Kentucky. The students, many who have never spent extended time […]

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July 15, 2015

Storm damage debris could affect public health

Frankfort, Ky. (July 15, 2015) – The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (KYDEP) is available to assist with information about cleanup in areas where damage is widespread from Monday night’s storms and floods. Gov. Steve Beshear declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after devastating floods caused at least two deaths, with several other people […]

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June 30, 2015

Kentucky’s drinking water continues excellence in quality, reliability, annual report shows

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2015) – Data from Kentucky’s 446 public water systems shows they consistently produce excellent quality water and are nearly always in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water requirements, according to the Kentucky annual Drinking Water Report. The report summarizes the compliance data and status of public water system compliance monitoring results. […]

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