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We’re a nonprofit investing in people and places in Eastern Kentucky.

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Sustain

We can help you save money.

The Mountain Association’s energy experts are tackling the problem of high energy bills in Eastern Kentucky. We help businesses, nonprofits, faith groups, local governments and homeowners find much-needed energy savings.

  • Isom IGA
    $68,000/year in savings
  • Leslie County Animal Shelter
    $9,300 / year in savings
  • Hemphill Community Center
    $8,900 / year in savings

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Bring your ideas to life.

Let’s talk about ideas you have for your town. Our Strategic Initiatives team can help you find resources and connect to others.

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Inspire

Learn how people are creating a new day in Eastern Kentucky, and how we can support your ideas.

Churches in EAstern Kentucky can save big on energy.

Energy Savings Guide for Churches

We recently worked with several churches on finding ways to save on their bills. We developed this guide to walk them through making decisions around efficiency upgrades. We are happy…

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Why Cutting LIHEAP Is a Deadly Blow to Eastern Kentucky

By any measure, the economy of Eastern Kentucky and the wider Appalachian region is struggling. The collapse of the coal industry, the opioid crisis, and the recurring natural disasters have…

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Seeing the Light: Inspired by Peers, Kentucky Grocer Makes the Solar Switch 

Jed Weinberg knows both Eastern Kentucky and the energy world, through and through.  He grew up in Knott County, and now owns or manages four grocery stores in the towns…

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Faith in Action: 57 Years of Service at St. Vincent Mission 

From what was once a coal camp’s swimming pool in Floyd County, Kentucky, Saint Vincent Mission has served Appalachians since 1968. The nonprofit got its start soon after President Lyndon…

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Be Prepared: How to Choose Small-Scale Emergency Backup Power 

When the power goes out—whether from a storm, grid failure, or another emergency—having a small-scale backup energy solution can keep your essential devices and appliances running. But how do you…

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Meanwhile in Appalachia

At the end of March, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Appalachian Studies Conference in Cookeville, Tennessee. The beginning of 2025 has been a little chaotic here where…

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BEREA
(859) 986-2373
433 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40403

Meetings by appointment only

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We are happy to make any accommodation
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Spanish interpreter, and provide
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HAZARD
(606) 439-0170
420 Main St
Hazard, KY 41701

PRESTONSBURG
(606) 264-5910
268 E Friend St, Ste 101
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

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