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A Solar Field Trip with Big Sandy Community & Technical College Students

On a bright November day, a group of electrical technology students from Big Sandy Community & Technical College loaded up in a van to head to ... Read This Post

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Letcher County Schools Receive Thousands of Books Post-Flood

This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. “Books act as a gateway for children to experience the world, ... Read This Post

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Scorecards Rate Rural Electric Cooperatives in Kentucky

Today, Mountain Association and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth released scorecards assessing Kentucky’s 24 rural electric cooperatives on their ... Read This Post


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Improving LGE/ KU’s Long-Term Planning for Energy Affordability & Reliability

The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) recently issued its Final Staff Report on the 2021 Integrated Resource Plan from Louisville Gas & ... Read This Post

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Local Church Unites Family After Insurance and FEMA Denials

This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. “I have never felt so defeated in my entire life!,” Kara Tackett ... Read This Post

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Rebuilding with Energy Savings in Mind

Our Energy Team put together these energy savings tips for homeowners and businesses who are replacing building materials or undertaking new ... Read This Post


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Floyd County Residents are “Feeding East Kentucky”

This is part of our new story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The day after the flood, Brent Handshoe was helping his friend ... Read This Post

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Flood Relief Resources

In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 28, 2022, several counties in Southeastern Kentucky were devastated by flood waters far exceeding the ... Read This Post

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Energy Manager of the Year

We are proud to share that Josh Bills, Mountain Association's Commercial Energy Specialist, was recognized as the Energy Manager of the Year by the ... Read This Post


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Watch Out for Solar Scams

Thousands of Kentuckians across the state are saving money on their electric bills through rooftop solar installed by reputable local companies. But ... Read This Post

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$200 Million EKSafe Fund for Flood Relief

Our partner, Vision Granted, put together this simple guide to the fund established by the Kentucky Legislature's special session. Please note: this ... Read This Post

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EKY Flood Relief Story Series: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

About this series: Mountain Association is partnering with What’s Next EKY?! and Vision Granted to host a series of stories showcasing the ... Read This Post


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Berea, KY 40403

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Hazard, KY 41701

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Prestonsburg, KY 41653

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