More than 160 personnel and contractors head to Louisiana More than 160 personnel and contractors from electric cooperatives in Kentucky are providing mutual aid to help restore power in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida. In addition to more than 40 employees from five electric cooperatives in…
Initiative encourages Kentuckians to spruce up local communities with beautification projects Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Electric Cooperatives are encouraging Kentuckians to “Beautify the Bluegrass” for the fifth straight year by improving public spaces across the commonwealth. “Over the past year, we’ve seen Kentuckians come…
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2024) – Inspired by lessons learned during a leadership experience sponsored by Warren RECC, Grayson County High School senior Zola Nunn is encouraging her fellow students to register to vote. “Voting is our opportunity to shape the future,” Nunn said while hosting…
Event Details: Host: East Kentucky Power Dates: Thursday and Friday, October 3-4th, 2024 Location: East Kentucky Power Cooperative-4775 Lexington Rd., Winchester, KY 40391 Event Schedule: *Please note all times are eastern. Wednesday, October 2 10 a.m. – KRUS golf scramble, Boone’s Trace National Golf…
Five community projects are in the running for the 2024 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award, an annual initiative of Kentucky Living, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives and the Kentucky Governor’s Office. Started in 2017, Beautify the Bluegrass recognizes community members across the commonwealth for their efforts…
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives recognized Tony Brannon as its 2024 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian during the co-op association’s 78th Annual Meeting in Louisville. Distinguished Rural Kentuckian is the highest honor bestowed by the association, which consists of all 26 electric cooperatives across the commonwealth. It recognizes outstanding…
At a critical time for energy policy in Kentucky and the nation, members of the newly formed Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Caucus participated this summer in the inaugural Electric University (Electric-U), a deep dive into how electric power is made and transmitted to homes and…
When the new school year starts next month, dozens of Kentucky high school seniors will bring with them a better understanding of the United States government, the nation’s history and each other after participating in the 2024 Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Washington Youth Tour this summer.…
Registration is now open for the 2024 SEA Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. The early registration cost for SEA members is $400. Non-members cost is $500, and we are offering a special rate of $450 for Kentucky cooperative communicators. All registration costs increase by $50 on…
After the weekend’s storms, thousands of families in Kentucky were left without power. Kentucky’s 26 electric cooperatives are making great progress restoring electric service and are advising consumer-members on how long it will take until power is restored for everyone. Co-ops reported that at the…
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing response to strong storms that moved through the commonwealth yesterday. “Communities across Kentucky experienced storms that produced strong winds, multiple tornadoes and hail in some places. The storm knocked out power for thousands of Kentuckians, temporarily…
The 78th Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Electric Cooperatives will take place August 12-13, 2024 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Click here for the schedule of events. Click here for hotel information. Use the form below to register: [gravityform id="21" title="true" description="true"]
