This is an op-ed published in several EKY newspapers in December 2023. Kentucky Power (KP), a utility serving 20 of Kentucky’s poorest counties, ... Read This Post
Stories
Recovery Is a Team Effort: How Communities Banded Together After the Flood to Make Lasting Change
This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Our first impulse when disaster strikes is to help. The ... Read This Post
Flood Veteran Shares Valuable Lessons Learned: Make Sure You’re Covered
This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. As mayor of Wayland and lifelong “Waylander,” Jerry Fultz has seen ... Read This Post
Landmark Decision in Case Brought by LGE & KU Companies Signals Progress in Transition to Clean Energy
Thanks to our partners at Earthjustice for this news release! FRANKFORT, KY — The KY Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a ... Read This Post
Get Prepared: What You Can Do Before The Next Disaster
This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Flooding in Kentucky can’t be prevented. Our geography and history ... Read This Post
Solar for Students in Martin County
Solar on abandoned coal mines: the juxtaposition of these two energy forms has been a popular topic of conversation in recent years. The Martin County ... Read This Post
Eastern KY residents could see hefty energy-bill increase
An article by Public News Service featuring Mountain Association energy expert Carrie Ray. Eastern Kentucky's largest utility, Kentucky Power, ... Read This Post
Pros and Cons of the Electric Vehicle Movement in Appalachia
As electric vehicles become more affordable, more of these vehicles are out on the roads - from standard cars, SUVs, and trucks, to rental cars, ... Read This Post
Strengthening Indigenous Connections in Eastern Kentucky
Kentuckians working to restore a 12,000 year-old trail recently traveled to Cherokee, North Carolina to strengthen connections with the Eastern Band ... Read This Post
Mountain Association President to Retire
Mountain Association President Peter Hille recently announced his plans to retire as of May 1, 2025. With that, he also announced the organization’s ... Read This Post
In Second Decision, Regulators Protect Kentucky Power Customers from Footing Bill for Cryptomining Company
Thank you to our partners at Earth Justice for putting together this release about the second of two cases regarding power discounts for crypto mining ... Read This Post
Drop, Sauce & Roll: German Food Truck Serves Up Unique Noodles
Mark Vogt lives in Irvine, Kentucky, a beautiful town on the banks of the Kentucky River. Like many small-town residents, he was always wishing ... Read This Post