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Rising energy costs affect households, businesses and communities across eastern Kentucky. While many factors influence electricity rates, there is a path forward toward long-term economic development that strengthens our system and spreads costs more fairly across all customers.

If you have been following the reliability improvement stories we've shared this year, then you will want to check this one out. Read on for updates and exact numbers on what we achieved in the first three months of 2026. We're ahead of schedule in several areas and hope you see and feel the fruits of this labor in your homes and businesses by experiencing less outages and shorter times being out of power when outages do occur. This work is how we show value and our commitment to providing safe and reliable in eastern Kentucky.

Volunteer efforts have been underway across the region, with team members taking time to support local schools and community organizations.

Kentucky Power’s targeted system improvements plan focuses on strengthening reliability and managing long-term costs. Each year, the operations team uses system performance data and local conditions to prioritize proactive maintenance and disciplined investments. Find out what the plan is for 2026.

In October, the Kentucky Power team attended a lunch-and-learn session in Frankfort to discuss the EKY Energy Affordability Act and its potential to securitize the Mitchell Plant, which could save customers $40 million annually. AEP's Public Policy Director and other representatives provided insights on federal affairs and the importance of securitization legislation. The team continues to engage with local stakeholders to advocate for customer savings and support.

Earlier this year, Kentucky Power received approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reinstate Demand Side Management (DSM) programs to help customers manage their energy consumption and reduce costs. The newly introduced programs, EnergyAdvantage at Home and EnergyAdvantage for Business, are now accepting applications.

Kentucky Power recently hosted its Fall Emergency Management meeting with AEP’s Wildfire Mitigation team, the Kentucky Division of Forestry, community leaders and regional emergency management officials.

Since 1963, the plant has undergone numerous changes, yet the bonds of work family and community remain steadfast. This commitment is exemplified by the annual Veterans Day program, a tribute to the service and sacrifice of our military employees.

Kentucky Power employees recently volunteered at Facing Hunger Food Bank’s mobile pantry in Greenup County, helping distribute food to hundreds of local residents in need. 

When customers flip a switch, they expect the lights to come on — and stay on. Behind the scenes, Kentucky Power’s engineering and operations teams are working every day to make that happen. Distribution System Manager Phillip Tolliver said the company is taking a strategic, data-driven approach to strengthen the electric grid and improve reliability for customers across eastern Kentucky.