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…
In its continuing effort to effectively serve its members, Tri-County Electric recently promoted several employees. Tammy Dixon will oversee the merger of Marketing and Human Resource Departments and serve as Director of External Relations & Human Resources. Tina Keisling has accepted the Human Resource Specialist position.…
Go fish WEST LIBERTY When Ward Dickey is not on the job at Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, he is likely to be on the lake with a group of fishermen. Dickey is not fishing, though: He is helping a new generation learn the…
Morgan County solar farm shows co-ops continue to be renewable leaders By Kevin Osbourne On a hillside next to Licking Valley RECC’swarehouse in Malone, Kentucky’s newest solar farm towers row upon row above Steele Road. Malone Sun-Light Solar Farm is the vision of Wolfe County…
Greg Grissom elected president and CEO by electric cooperative board Paducah (September 25, 2018) – The Board of Directors of Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation (JPEC) is pleased to announce that Greg Grissom has been unanimously elected president and CEO of the electric cooperative. Grissom, a native…
