Linemen from Kentucky’s electric cooperatives have played a crucial role in the power restoration efforts in Virginia after a powerful nor’easter last week. As of Monday morning, more than 50 Kentucky linemen were still on the job, down from more than 70 linemen from 13…
Crews from 13 Kentucky electric cooperatives are headed to Virginia on Friday to help with power restoration after storms swept through the area. A total of 78 crews have been deployed to aide Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Shenandoah Valley EC and Northern Neck EC with relief…
The Government Affairs team of the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives continues to work around the clock toward passage of HB 227, the bill that would reform Kentucky net metering policy to fairly compensate residential solar users for excess energy they generate. KAEC’s team is…
In a series of interviews aired live on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report, KAEC President and CEO Chris Perry and co-op leaders from several other states explained the significance of electric cooperatives and major issues facing co-ops and rural America. Perry, who has led both KAEC…
Customers advised to look into payment plans or heating assistance Prolonged and severe cold in December and January has led to sharply higher electric bills for customers across Kentucky, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) says. For many customers – particularly those who heat entirely…
The Board of Directors of South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has named Dennis Holt as South Kentucky RECC’s next Chief Executive Officer. Holt, who has been serving as Interim CEO since June, is a Pulaski County native who has worked for South Kentucky RECC…
The Kentucky Chapter of Women in Rural Electrification (WIRE) is offering three $1,000 scholarships to Kentucky college students. The scholarships are open to any applicant who meets the following criteria: Student or Student’s family must be served by a Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative. Student must…
Crews from Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are preparing for the potential impact of winter weather moving through the commonwealth on Friday and Saturday. As of 10am (EST), about 100 power outages were reported by co-ops in central and western Kentucky. Co-ops serve about 1.5 million Kentuckians…
Saluted as a “true cooperative leader,” KAEC Board Chairman David Kimbell ended his two year term at the helm of the Kentucky statewide board at the board’s December meeting in Louisville. KAEC President and CEO Chris Perry presented Kimbell, a board member at Gibson Electric,…
Serving more than 1.5 million people in 117 of 120 Kentucky counties, Kentucky's member-owned electric cooperatives are committed to improving the quality of life for our members. We encourage Kentuckians to engage with elected leaders and advocate for safe, reliable and affordable electricity. View the…
