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…
(September 5) - More than 100 Kentucky electric cooperative lineworkers are now in South Carolina and North Carolina to help restore power after Hurricane Dorian. Originally assigned to sister co-ops in Georgia, the crews adjusted their deployment with the storm’s trajectory. Though downgraded to a…
(September 2, 2019) - As Georgia evacuates six coastal counties ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Kentucky co-op crews are heading that way. More than 100 lineworkers from at least 13 electric cooperatives in Kentucky are preparing to assist sister co-ops restore power after the hurricane passes.…
Co-ops identify available crews as statewide association coordinates response LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 30, 2019) – As forecasters predict that Hurricane Dorian will strengthen to a major hurricane as it approaches the east coast of Florida and southern Georgia, Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are preparing to assist…
Southeastern Environmental Solutions is turning recycled material into revenue. A Rural Development Loan through Jackson Energy Cooperative will help the Laurel County company grow while decreasing waste products in landfills. The $2 million no-interest loan is offered through the United States Department of Agriculture’s…
