By any measure, the economy of Eastern Kentucky and the wider Appalachian region is struggling. The collapse of the coal industry, the opioid crisis, ... Read This Post
Energy
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 ... Read This Post
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 ... Read This Post
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 ... Read This Post
LG&E and KU’s Plans Could Cost Kentuckians More on Their Bills
Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities are anticipating a huge increase in the amount of electricity they will need to produce over the ... Read This Post
Rebuilding with Cost Savings in Mind
Our Energy Team put together these energy savings tips for homeowners and businesses/nonprofits who are replacing building materials or undertaking ... Read This Post
Leslie County Animal Shelter finds the purr-fect solar solution to cutting costs
This story was produced by Lisa Abelar for Resource Rural in partnership with Mountain Association. Anna Carey jokes that she might ... Read This Post
What Solar Means for Buckhorn Children and Family Services
Thanks to our partners at Appalachian Voices for this article! Buckhorn Children and Family Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new ... Read This Post
Funding for Farm Energy Projects in Kentucky in 2025
Eastern Kentucky farms may be eligible to receive money for energy projects from the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s Kentucky Agricultural ... Read This Post
How Kentucky Communities Can Benefit As Large-Scale Solar Comes to Town
This is an op-ed that appeared in several Kentucky outlets in December 2024. As Eastern Kentucky’s energy landscape becomes more diversified, solar ... Read This Post
Kentucky’s New Energy Landscape & The Controversy Behind Solar Farms
The secret is out — Kentucky is the place to be. Large swaths of land across the state are being eyed for new developments of all kinds, including ... 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
