Kentucky

April 29, 2015

Students, Schools Recognized for Outstanding Energy Projects

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2015) –The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI) has announced that energy projects from five Kentucky school districts received top honors from the Kentucky National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. Recipients in the elementary-level category were the Virginia Chance School of Louisville for School of the Year, and Lexington’s […]

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April 28, 2015

Kentucky Division of Water celebrates Drinking Water Week

Frankfort, Ky. (April 28, 2015) – Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed May 3-9, 2015, as Drinking Water Week in Kentucky to recognize the importance of source water protection and conservation, as well as the value, importance and fragility of our state’s water resources. This year marks the 41st anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, […]

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April 22, 2015

Energy and Environment Cabinet announces winner of annual ‘Capture the Earth’ photography contest for middle school students

Frankfort, Ky. (April 22, 2015) – Beaumont Middle School sixth-grader Griffin Shively, 11, is the winner of the fifth-annual “Capture the Earth” photography contest, sponsored by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet in celebration of Earth Day. Griffin photographed a tufted titmouse in his backyard in March. The close-up photo of the bird shows the […]

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April 10, 2015

Environmental Quality Commission Recognizes Achievement of Kentuckians for Earth Day 2015

Frankfort, Ky. (April 10, 2015) – The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission today presented its annual Earth Day awards to individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to environmental protection. This year’s event took place at the Berry Hill Mansion in Frankfort. “It’s an honor to recognize Kentuckians for their tireless efforts and unwavering advocacy […]

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April 9, 2015

Four Kentucky Organizations Receive EPA Honors for Energy Efficiency Programs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2015) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced four Kentucky organizations received the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year awards for 2015. Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc., Kenton County Schools, Scott County Schools and the Kentucky School Boards Association earned this distinction for outstanding […]

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April 2, 2015

Grant funds available for watershed restoration

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 2, 2015) — Grant funds are available for projects designed to help clean polluted streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater and for projects that protect water resources throughout the Commonwealth. Funds aid in watershed restoration projects and watershed plan development as well as other projects that reduce and prevent runoff pollution. Nonpoint Source […]

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April 2, 2015

Two Owensboro-Area Sewer Systems File to Shut Down

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 2, 2015) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has opened proceedings to examine abandonment requests filed by two small sewer utilities in Daviess County. Cedar Hills Disposal Sanitation Corp. and Friendly Park Development Inc. both filed abandonment requests with the PSC on Monday, March 30. The two utilities, although operating separately, […]

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