The growing power of the people in Kentucky could dwindle – literally – in the new year. On January 1, 2020, the Net Metering Act will go into ... Read This Post
Energy
Appalachia’s New Day: Rural Hospitals in Eastern Kentucky
Because of budget and healthcare cuts in recent years, many rural hospitals have had to close, or merge into larger hospital systems to stay viable. ... Read This Post
Benham– A Small Town’s Utility Helps Homeowners Save
Benham, Kentucky, a small town of 500 people in far southeastern Kentucky, is frequently featured in the news for its leadership in building a new ... Read This Post
Funding for Solar or Other Building Upgrades
Eastern Kentucky non-profits and community facilities may be eligible for funding for building upgrades or equipment purchases, including renewable ... Read This Post
Radon in Kentucky
Energy efficiency upgrades can help save your wallet, but they can also help save your health. For example, a recent study showed that 50 ... Read This Post
New Energy Intern in Paintsville Office
Earlier this month we welcomed a New Energy Intern to the MACED staff. Zac Ebersole, a resident of Lawrence County, Kentucky, will be spending the ... Read This Post
Appalachia’s New Day: Solar in Eastern Kentucky
We know that eastern Kentucky will need to diversify its energy use and consumption in the years to come, and one promising way to do this is by ... Read This Post
HOMES Inc to Save $1900+ Per Year on Energy
In Fall 2018, Whitesburg-based housing non-profit HOMES, Inc. made investments in new energy-efficient water heaters and wi-fi thermostats with ... Read This Post
Building Operator Certification
Running a building isn’t the job it used to be, and investing in technology isn’t enough. A well-trained facilities staff makes the difference in ... Read This Post
Rock Climbing leads to a Solar Internship
Ben Tatum just started a six-month internship with our partner, Synergy Home, as a solar electrician assistant. He recently moved to Pine Ridge near ... Read This Post
Investing Half a Million Dollars Toward Solar in Letcher County
Over the past several months, we have been working with four organizations in Letcher County to study and finance installation of solar on their ... Read This Post
Sealing Leaky Ducts
On December 10, 2018, MACED's Berea building received a new type of duct sealing called Aeroseal. Aeroseal is a product commonly described as ... Read This Post
