25 tons of school supplies BOWLING GREEN The first day of school is pure excitement unless…you don’t have the supplies needed. Making sure every child has a memorable first-day-of-school experience regardless of background, home life or economic status is the goal of Stuff the Bus,…
After months of folks all across Kentucky rolling up their sleeves to pick up trash, plant flowers and paint murals on what were once blank walls, the 2018 Beautify the Bluegrass project has come to an end. The initiative was a collaboration between Governor Matt…
Andrew Wheeler visit marks commonsense actions by EPA WINCHESTER, Ky — Kentucky’s electric cooperatives welcome EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to the commonwealth and express appreciation for recent commonsense actions by the Environmental Protection Agency. The statewide association representing all 26 electric cooperatives in Kentucky…
I need to replace several old appliances. Will the appliance choices I make have much impact on my energy bill?—Chelsea Because your energy use varies month to month, it’s best to view the purchase over the lifetime of the equipment. Think about the up-front cost…
At the heart of your local co-op is a commitment to community By Chris Perry, KAEC President & CEO Your co-op doesn’t just serve your community—it’s part of the community. Like you, co-op employees are consumer-members who also call this place home. This month’s issue…
[gallery type="slideshow" ids="4275,4276,4277,4278,4279,4280,4281,4282,4283,4284,4285,4286,4287,4288"] Thanks to the participation of many of Kentucky’s electric co-ops, and several civic-minded organizations across the state, the second-annual “Beautify the Bluegrass” project was a success. Twenty-three projects, from cleaning up roadways to improving the appearance of some of Kentucky’s state…
By Debra Gibson Isaacs Life coach HICKMAN “If you give 100 percent, everything will be fine.” Jimmy Allen learned that life lesson playing baseball throughout his youth. Now, he is teaching daughters Emmagen, 12, and Eastyn, 6, that same lesson in the same way. Allen…
By Joe Arnold The program that shapes the future for individuals, electric co-ops and America Editor’s Note: When considering the future of electricity, perhaps no factor is more important than the future consumer-members and leaders of Kentucky’s electric cooperatives. Since 1972, the Kentucky Association of…
Kentucky Air National Guardsman Shaun Cecil points to the three core values of the U.S. Air Force as guiding principles for his civilian job as a substation maintenance supervisor at Big Rivers Electric in Henderson. “Service before self, excellence in all you do and integrity,”…
Support for electric vehicles is growing across Kentucky By Kristi Brodd Have you noticed more “electric vehicle parking” signs showing up in parking lots lately? Each month, Kentucky is seeing growth in electric vehicle sales and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. There are…
