EKPC shares new project goals with Pulaski County community
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) recently held a public meeting to gather public input for projects designed to keep the lights on for Kentuckians. One project EKPC spoke with local residents about was its planned upgrade of John Sherman Cooper Power Station, also known as Cooper Station. As energy demands […]
OPINION: EKPC solar facility will help reduce Kentucky’s carbon footprint affordably
By Nick Comer, East Kentucky Power Cooperative A growing number of commercial and industrial businesses served by electric cooperatives are developing corporate sustainability plans and shrinking their carbon footprints. Meanwhile, most major economic development prospects place access to low-carbon energy options high on their checklist of needs. Of course, many residential co-op members are concerned […]
Focused on the future: EKPC announces multiple new projects to meet growing demand, protect reliable generators
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky To meet growing energy demands and comply with strengthened environmental rules, East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) today announced plans for a range of new power plant projects and expanded energy efficiency programs geared toward maintaining safe, reliable, cost-competitive power for members. “EKPC is blazing a bold path to ensure reliable, […]
Gov. Beshear, Administrator Berke announce up to $1.4 billion to support rural communities across the Commonwealth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On October 28, Gov. Andy Beshear joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke to announce that up to $1.4 billion in federal funds are going to increase Kentucky’s access to clean energy, education and health care, as well as support economic growth in rural communities. […]