News Releases

The American Electric Power Foundation has awarded a $52,500 grant to Hindman Settlement School in Knott County to empower nutritional education and service opportunities for the people of Appalachia. The grant was recommended by Kentucky Power to address the issues of food insecurity and health disparities facing the region.

As temperatures drop, Kentucky Power is committed to helping customers stay comfortable and keep bills manageable with energy saving tips and information on payment assistance programs available this winter.

Kentucky Power and WYMT are joining forces once again to bring communities together to combat hunger through the annual food drive and fundraiser, Power Up the Pantry. The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 26, at locations in Ashland, Hazard and Pikeville.

Ashland, Big Sandy and Hazard community and technical colleges will each receive $12,000 grants specifically designated for line school scholarships in effort to encourage participation in the electrical industry.

The AEP Foundation recently awarded $55,000 to Leadership Kentucky in support of its BRIGHT program, which is dedicated to growing the next generation of leadership and retaining top talent within Appalachia.

When the power goes out during a storm, it's often because of trees falling outside of Kentucky Power’s rights of way (ROW) onto power equipment. With severe weather occurring more frequently, tree trimming and removal near overhead lines is imperative to help fortify the electric system, especially in the heavily forested terrain of eastern Kentucky.

Weather events and age can put a strain on the energy grid and available power supplies. That’s why strategic planning to increase reliability through maintenance and improvements of power delivery infrastructure is a top priority for Kentucky Power.

The American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation recently awarded $20,000 to support Build Ashland’s Repair Affair program, which is dedicated to making essential repairs on houses and yards for older adults who are economically disadvantaged or disabled. Kentucky Power recommended the grant as part of a commitment to helping address housing disparities in its service area.

Kentucky Power recently announced a $200,000 Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grant (K-PEGG) award to SOAR that will assist in the expansion of its new employment program in an effort to bolster a big economic impact. The program, EKY Remote, offers a work-from-home incentive the company hopes will propel more people to make a move to eastern Kentucky.

New energy efficiency programs are under development for Kentucky Power customers to help lower electric usage and bills. As part of the approval process, Kentucky Power will file its Demand-Side Management (DSM) proposal with the Kentucky Public Service Commission on May 1.