With the elderly community expected to grow to one in five Americans by the year 2050, Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are looking to decrease the deaths in those 64 and older due to electrical dangers. The U.S. Fire Administration statistics note that approximately 1,000 seniors…
By Chris Perry President & CEO Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives “Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” That quote,…
All’s fair BRANDENBURG Each July children in Meade County hop in three-legged raises, shoot basketballs and get delightfully muddy in an array of games. It’s the favorite part of the Meade County Fair for David Pace. “I have been helping with the fair since 1982,”…
Each year, the National Cooperative Bank announces the NCB Co-op 100®, highlighting the business activity and economic power of these member-owned, member-controlled businesses. The only annual report of its kind, the NCB Co-op 100®is an important indicator of cooperative business activity across the country. East…
When visitors converged on the annual Mt. Sterling October Court Days this year, they saw a major improvement to the city’s downtown. A once-neglected park is now a social hub for the revitalized community about 25 miles east of Lexington. The 15-month project to rejuvenate…
Lineworkers deal with heat, fatigue and flying pests to help restore power after Hurricane Michael It was hours after dark when the first crew made its way into the grainy glow of the generator-powered lights of the tent city. The dimness of the light coupled…
Greg Lee will replace Mickey Miller, who is retiring in January 2019 The Board of Directors of Nolin RECC has selected Gregory R. “Greg” Lee as the cooperative’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Lee, currently Nolin’s Vice President – System Operations, will replace retiring CEO…
MAYSVILLE — East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is beginning work on a series of projects at Spurlock Station to ensure the power plant remains in compliance with more stringent environmental rules for years to come. Totaling over $262 million, these projects are aimed at ensuring…
This post will be updated LOUISVILLE (October 11, 2018) – As Hurricane Michael makes its way across several lower southeast states, it continues wreaking havoc and leaving thousands without power. Crews from 17 Kentucky electric cooperatives are on their way to Georgia to help with power…
Shelby Energy announces that its board of directors has selected Jack Bragg, Jr. as the next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2018. Mr. Bragg comes to Shelby from Washington Electric Cooperative located in Marietta, Ohio. Bragg was chosen from a large pool…
