In 2005, Ford Waterstrat took a job on a local farm while on summer break from teaching. That’s when he set his heart and mind on having his own ... Read This Post
Energy
Salyersville IGA Adds Solar
Three years ago, Salyersville IGA moved to an expanded storefront double the size of its previous location. Along with the expansion, Magoffin ... Read This Post
Wayland, KY is Working Together to Rebuild
This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. When the flood hit, the town of Wayland in Floyd County was ... Read This Post
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
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
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
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
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
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
How the Inflation Reduction Act may impact Eastern Kentuckians
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed in law on August 16, 2022. A historic investment in climate change mitigation, the act has many provisions to ... Read This Post
Resources to Help You Save on Home Energy Bills
The Mountain Association often gets questions from home owners and renters who are looking for relief from high energy bills. Unfortunately, our ... Read This Post
Historic Post Office Turned Solar-Powered Airbnb
Ben Tatum grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Having always enjoyed outdoor adventure, after several rock climbing trips to ... Read This Post
