Highest honor awarded by Kentucky Electric Cooperatives LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 18, 2019) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was honored on Monday, November 18 as the “2019 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian” at the 73rd Annual Meeting of Kentucky Electric Cooperatives. The award is the…
Major holidays like Thanksgiving naturally make you think about family, childhood memories and the gifts of love and togetherness of past holidays. It has been a tough year for me. Both of my parents passed away. My father lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease and…
The traditional electric grid has evolved into the modern smart grid, packed with advanced technologies that benefit both consumers and utilities. A key feature is the smart meter, which provides two-way communication between the energy provider and the consumer. Smart meters help detect power outages…
Selecting the proper temperatures throughout the day and night can be a bit confusing as you balance comfort with energy and dollar savings. It does save energy overall if you lower the temperature setting on your central furnace or heat pump thermostat. The actual amount…
On November 5, Kentucky voters will elect the commonwealth’s constitutional officers for the next four-year term. Topping the ballot are the candidates for governor. Incumbent Republican Matt Bevin and his running mate state Sen. Ralph Alvarado face Democrat Attorney General Andy Beshear and his running…
There are several types of heat pumps—ductless mini-split heat pumps and central system air-source heat pumps are the most common. The ductless mini-split heat pump system, a good solution in replacing inefficient older baseboard heaters, has a compressor outside that is connected with refrigerant lines…
October is National Co-op Month, when cooperatives across the country celebrate the many ways co-ops are unique and more importantly, the members they serve. Your co-op was built by, belongs to and is led by people in your local community. One of the seven cooperative…
Bevin and Beshear weigh in on controversial sales tax proposal (October 1, 2019) - Kentucky Electric Cooperatives is speaking out against any potential sales tax on Kentuckians’ power bills. The October issue of Kentucky Living magazine reveals both a new grassroots website against such a…
Teams from electric cooperatives around Kentucky will be in the area Sept 26-27 Electric cooperatives power more 1.5 million people across Kentucky. Everyday, lineworkers labor in all conditions to keep the power on for their members. Once a year, some of these lineworkers come together…
Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are urging local consumer-members in Kentucky’s rural areas to make sure that they are registered to vote and that their registration is up to date ahead of the November 5 statewide election. Co-ops across the country are joining National Voter Registration Day…
