OPINION: Data centers will come to Kentucky, and EKPC is prepared
By Don Mosier, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Kentucky finds itself at the heart of the next revolution of the Information Age. Data centers are coming. East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is ready. Because of their role in digital computing, data centers are as vital to our nation’s economy as factories, stores and office buildings. They […]
Don Mosier named next president & CEO of East Kentucky Power Cooperative
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Don Mosier will serve as the next president & chief executive officer (CEO) of East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC). Mosier has served as EKPC’s chief operating officer and executive vice president since 2010. “I am honored to be selected as EKPC’s next CEO, and I look forward to building upon […]
Attorney General Coleman announces settlement with East Kentucky Power Cooperative limiting rate increase, fueling growth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman recently announced a proposed settlement with East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) to preserve affordable and reliable electricity for more than 570,000 Kentucky homes, farms and businesses across 89 counties. The proposed settlement, which must be approved by the Public Service Commission, protects Kentuckians from double-digit rate […]
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. […]