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Virtual hearing TODAY at 2pm. Voice your concerns about added air pollution with the proposed gas plant expansion in Louisville.
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Speak out on KU’s proposed gas plant expansion — virtual hearing Wednesday! - Kentucky Resources Council — Environmental Defense for Kentucky
That's on top of some real air quality concerns buried in the state's own paperwork: KU's modeling shows the area's combined 1-hour NO2 levels are already
kyrc.org
August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Virtual hearing TODAY at 2pm. Voice your concerns about added air pollution with the proposed gas plant expansion in Louisville.
kyrc.org/speak-out-on...
kyrc.org/speak-out-on...
Our legislature went wild for data centers, including passing a bill that gave data center companies up to 50 years of tax incentives! We don't want them and we won't subsidize them. Let's tell the legislature to repeal House Bill 775 sign the petition: buff.ly/hxMBpzT
June 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our legislature went wild for data centers, including passing a bill that gave data center companies up to 50 years of tax incentives! We don't want them and we won't subsidize them. Let's tell the legislature to repeal House Bill 775 sign the petition: buff.ly/hxMBpzT
Fighting a data center in your community or want to learn more to be prepared? Join our friends at Kentuckians for the Commonwealth for their monthly data center organizing call. Next one is June 18th buff.ly/1Z914HP
June 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Fighting a data center in your community or want to learn more to be prepared? Join our friends at Kentuckians for the Commonwealth for their monthly data center organizing call. Next one is June 18th buff.ly/1Z914HP
Who owns your electric co-op? YOU DO!
As member-owners, you and your neighbors literally have the power to change how your utility is run, and help make the decisions that are driving your electric bills.
Register to Attend: buff.ly/I282r3G
As member-owners, you and your neighbors literally have the power to change how your utility is run, and help make the decisions that are driving your electric bills.
Register to Attend: buff.ly/I282r3G
May 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Who owns your electric co-op? YOU DO!
As member-owners, you and your neighbors literally have the power to change how your utility is run, and help make the decisions that are driving your electric bills.
Register to Attend: buff.ly/I282r3G
As member-owners, you and your neighbors literally have the power to change how your utility is run, and help make the decisions that are driving your electric bills.
Register to Attend: buff.ly/I282r3G
Which would you rather have in your backyard?
Seems like the answer should be clear. But our legislators and governor seem to be pushing nuclear. Make sure your voice gets heard. www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
Seems like the answer should be clear. But our legislators and governor seem to be pushing nuclear. Make sure your voice gets heard. www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
May 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Which would you rather have in your backyard?
Seems like the answer should be clear. But our legislators and governor seem to be pushing nuclear. Make sure your voice gets heard. www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
Seems like the answer should be clear. But our legislators and governor seem to be pushing nuclear. Make sure your voice gets heard. www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
Misconception: "New" nuclear is better than older nuclear power plants
Truth: "new" nuclear has all the same issues. It's expensive. There is nowhere to store the waste. If anything goes wrong, it's a disaster.
Read the article: buff.ly/CJHYexJ
Submit your thoughts to the PSC: buff.ly/jQCwOKk
Truth: "new" nuclear has all the same issues. It's expensive. There is nowhere to store the waste. If anything goes wrong, it's a disaster.
Read the article: buff.ly/CJHYexJ
Submit your thoughts to the PSC: buff.ly/jQCwOKk
Kentucky's largest utility to 'explore' bringing small nuclear reactors to the state • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky’s largest utility says it’s partnering with a Maryland-based company building a new generation of small nuclear reactors to “explore” bringing the modular power plants to the state.
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May 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Misconception: "New" nuclear is better than older nuclear power plants
Truth: "new" nuclear has all the same issues. It's expensive. There is nowhere to store the waste. If anything goes wrong, it's a disaster.
Read the article: buff.ly/CJHYexJ
Submit your thoughts to the PSC: buff.ly/jQCwOKk
Truth: "new" nuclear has all the same issues. It's expensive. There is nowhere to store the waste. If anything goes wrong, it's a disaster.
Read the article: buff.ly/CJHYexJ
Submit your thoughts to the PSC: buff.ly/jQCwOKk
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May 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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False Solution: Building expensive, new gas plants
Our Solution: Demand-Side Management (also called "load control") and energy efficiency programs could be invested in to make our homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and lower our energy bills. Learn more: buff.ly/8gFzVNh
Our Solution: Demand-Side Management (also called "load control") and energy efficiency programs could be invested in to make our homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and lower our energy bills. Learn more: buff.ly/8gFzVNh
April 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
False Solution: Building expensive, new gas plants
Our Solution: Demand-Side Management (also called "load control") and energy efficiency programs could be invested in to make our homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and lower our energy bills. Learn more: buff.ly/8gFzVNh
Our Solution: Demand-Side Management (also called "load control") and energy efficiency programs could be invested in to make our homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and lower our energy bills. Learn more: buff.ly/8gFzVNh
MOREHEAD: Join us to learn about easy ways to lower your electric bill. First 15 folks to register get a free Energy Efficiency kit!
www.k4ed.org/efficiency
www.k4ed.org/efficiency
April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
MOREHEAD: Join us to learn about easy ways to lower your electric bill. First 15 folks to register get a free Energy Efficiency kit!
www.k4ed.org/efficiency
www.k4ed.org/efficiency
Tomorrow! (Tuesday)
What's worse than utilities locking us into 40 more years of natural gas and expensive gas plants?
Utilities locking us into 100 years of nuclear with a price tag of $10B+ when we have good, safe, AFFORDABLE solutions available to us right now.
Learn more: buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
What's worse than utilities locking us into 40 more years of natural gas and expensive gas plants?
Utilities locking us into 100 years of nuclear with a price tag of $10B+ when we have good, safe, AFFORDABLE solutions available to us right now.
Learn more: buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
April 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Tomorrow! (Tuesday)
What's worse than utilities locking us into 40 more years of natural gas and expensive gas plants?
Utilities locking us into 100 years of nuclear with a price tag of $10B+ when we have good, safe, AFFORDABLE solutions available to us right now.
Learn more: buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
What's worse than utilities locking us into 40 more years of natural gas and expensive gas plants?
Utilities locking us into 100 years of nuclear with a price tag of $10B+ when we have good, safe, AFFORDABLE solutions available to us right now.
Learn more: buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
MONDAY: Did you know that nuclear still has all the same issues that it's always had? It's dangerous, it's bad for the environment, it takes a decade to build, and costs $10+ billion dollars.
Kentucky doesn't need more false solutions.
Learn more buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
Kentucky doesn't need more false solutions.
Learn more buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
April 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
MONDAY: Did you know that nuclear still has all the same issues that it's always had? It's dangerous, it's bad for the environment, it takes a decade to build, and costs $10+ billion dollars.
Kentucky doesn't need more false solutions.
Learn more buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
Kentucky doesn't need more false solutions.
Learn more buff.ly/DSJKaQZ
This is not an April Fool's joke.
Kentucky is seriously considering a move to nuclear energy that would be dangerous (ie. radioactive waste stored on site) and EXPENSIVE (ie. $10-$20 Billion for each reactor that ratepayers foot the bill for).
Learn more www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
Kentucky is seriously considering a move to nuclear energy that would be dangerous (ie. radioactive waste stored on site) and EXPENSIVE (ie. $10-$20 Billion for each reactor that ratepayers foot the bill for).
Learn more www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
March 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This is not an April Fool's joke.
Kentucky is seriously considering a move to nuclear energy that would be dangerous (ie. radioactive waste stored on site) and EXPENSIVE (ie. $10-$20 Billion for each reactor that ratepayers foot the bill for).
Learn more www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
Kentucky is seriously considering a move to nuclear energy that would be dangerous (ie. radioactive waste stored on site) and EXPENSIVE (ie. $10-$20 Billion for each reactor that ratepayers foot the bill for).
Learn more www.k4ed.org/false-solutions
Our regulators and legislators are SERIOUSLY considering a nuclear energy future for Kentucky. Can't make it to a public meeting or prefer to submit a written comment? We've got more information and a public comment form on our website. buff.ly/OnRrd4R
March 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Our regulators and legislators are SERIOUSLY considering a nuclear energy future for Kentucky. Can't make it to a public meeting or prefer to submit a written comment? We've got more information and a public comment form on our website. buff.ly/OnRrd4R
Upcoming opportunities for public comment on the future of nuclear power in Kentucky. Learn more about how nuclear is a false solution (and submit a written comment on our website)
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March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Upcoming opportunities for public comment on the future of nuclear power in Kentucky. Learn more about how nuclear is a false solution (and submit a written comment on our website)
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buff.ly/OnRrd4R
Thanks to everyone who took the time to call and email SECTION 2 of SB 8 has been removed!
Now, on to to SB 100 which removes important oversight and makes EPIC exempt from the Kentucky Opens Records Act!
Leave a message full senate: "No on SB 100" 1-800-372-7181
Now, on to to SB 100 which removes important oversight and makes EPIC exempt from the Kentucky Opens Records Act!
Leave a message full senate: "No on SB 100" 1-800-372-7181
March 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Thanks to everyone who took the time to call and email SECTION 2 of SB 8 has been removed!
Now, on to to SB 100 which removes important oversight and makes EPIC exempt from the Kentucky Opens Records Act!
Leave a message full senate: "No on SB 100" 1-800-372-7181
Now, on to to SB 100 which removes important oversight and makes EPIC exempt from the Kentucky Opens Records Act!
Leave a message full senate: "No on SB 100" 1-800-372-7181
We had an AMAZING lobby day last week for the Utility Disconnection Protections bill. We had a dozen lobby meetings and EVERY legislator we talked to was in support. We need to keep up the pressure.
Email or call the House Natural Resources Committee- Kentuckians deserve HB 377.
1-800-372-7181
Email or call the House Natural Resources Committee- Kentuckians deserve HB 377.
1-800-372-7181
March 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM
We had an AMAZING lobby day last week for the Utility Disconnection Protections bill. We had a dozen lobby meetings and EVERY legislator we talked to was in support. We need to keep up the pressure.
Email or call the House Natural Resources Committee- Kentuckians deserve HB 377.
1-800-372-7181
Email or call the House Natural Resources Committee- Kentuckians deserve HB 377.
1-800-372-7181
LOUISVILLE- Save the Date!
March 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
LOUISVILLE- Save the Date!
From our friends at @KyConservation
"ALERT! Nuclear Bill Being Heard in Senate Natural Resources- 10AM Wednesday Feb. 11
ACT- Call 1-800-372-7181 Ask Senate Natural Resources Committee to oppose SB 57
"ALERT! Nuclear Bill Being Heard in Senate Natural Resources- 10AM Wednesday Feb. 11
ACT- Call 1-800-372-7181 Ask Senate Natural Resources Committee to oppose SB 57
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
From our friends at @KyConservation
"ALERT! Nuclear Bill Being Heard in Senate Natural Resources- 10AM Wednesday Feb. 11
ACT- Call 1-800-372-7181 Ask Senate Natural Resources Committee to oppose SB 57
"ALERT! Nuclear Bill Being Heard in Senate Natural Resources- 10AM Wednesday Feb. 11
ACT- Call 1-800-372-7181 Ask Senate Natural Resources Committee to oppose SB 57
Hey EKY friends! The weather might be a little better but the winter isn't over, yet! Join us on Feb 21st in Hazard for some tips and free supplies to help lower your power bill and make your home more comfortable! Register to attend.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hey EKY friends! The weather might be a little better but the winter isn't over, yet! Join us on Feb 21st in Hazard for some tips and free supplies to help lower your power bill and make your home more comfortable! Register to attend.
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Utilities say they don't disconnect during bad weather... Then why were direct service providers getting calls about needed assistance in the lead up to the most recent winter storm?
Kentucky lawmakers renew push to establish statewide residential utility disconnection protections • Kentucky Lantern
Some Kentucky lawmakers are renewing a push to establish stronger utility disconnection protections in the state.
buff.ly
February 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Utilities say they don't disconnect during bad weather... Then why were direct service providers getting calls about needed assistance in the lead up to the most recent winter storm?
"Two myths tend to shape how people talk about Kentucky and climate change. One is that the state is a “climate haven,” insulated from the worst effects of global warming. The other is that Kentuckians are hostile to climate action."
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Climate Change Is Pushing Kentucky’s Rural and Urban Communities To Work Together
A six-county climate action plan in central Kentucky shows how shared risks — from flooding to emissions — are reshaping cooperation across political and geographic lines.
nextcity.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"Two myths tend to shape how people talk about Kentucky and climate change. One is that the state is a “climate haven,” insulated from the worst effects of global warming. The other is that Kentuckians are hostile to climate action."
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Did you miss our webinar with Metropolitan Housing Coalition last week? No worries! Check out the recording on their YouTube channel and get plugged into our Disconnection Protection work this legislative session!
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February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Did you miss our webinar with Metropolitan Housing Coalition last week? No worries! Check out the recording on their YouTube channel and get plugged into our Disconnection Protection work this legislative session!
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New here? K4ED is a statewide network of organizations. We help to educate, engage, and represent Kentuckians in important decisions about our energy system.
Learn more and stay in the loop by visiting our website and signing up for our newsletter
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Learn more and stay in the loop by visiting our website and signing up for our newsletter
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January 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
New here? K4ED is a statewide network of organizations. We help to educate, engage, and represent Kentuckians in important decisions about our energy system.
Learn more and stay in the loop by visiting our website and signing up for our newsletter
buff.ly/ax1mmQI
Learn more and stay in the loop by visiting our website and signing up for our newsletter
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LGE-KU Customers: Your rates are going up this month. Based on the law that governs the PSC in rate cases, if they don't rule in a rate case within 6 months, a utility can go ahead and charge the proposed rate. BE PREPARED. Bills will likely be very high this month
LG&E and KU raise electricity rates in January
The average bill for Louisville Gas & Electric electricity customers increased by $11 a month on Jan. 1, while Kentucky Utilities customers can expect to pay $18 more a month.
buff.ly
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
LGE-KU Customers: Your rates are going up this month. Based on the law that governs the PSC in rate cases, if they don't rule in a rate case within 6 months, a utility can go ahead and charge the proposed rate. BE PREPARED. Bills will likely be very high this month
“A major storm isn’t just a reliability event — it’s an affordability shock,” “Vulnerable families are more likely to face outages, lost wages, spoiled food and higher bills in the weeks that follow, making shut-off protections and bill-payment relief critical to recovery.”
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.
Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.
buff.ly
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“A major storm isn’t just a reliability event — it’s an affordability shock,” “Vulnerable families are more likely to face outages, lost wages, spoiled food and higher bills in the weeks that follow, making shut-off protections and bill-payment relief critical to recovery.”