Five Kentucky Distilleries Among First-Ever to Earn EPA's ENERGY STAR Certification

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized eight distilleries for being the first to earn ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. Five Kentucky distilleries are leading the way demonstrating leadership in reducing emissions by operating in a more energy-efficient and cost-effective way. Among those recognized are: Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery, Bardstown; Rabbit Hole Distillery, Louisville; Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery, Louisville; MGP/Lus Row Distillery, Bardstown; and Heaven's Door Distillery, Pleasureville, Kentucky. Distilleries from other states include Brown Forman's Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tenn.; Heaven Hill's Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery, Buda, Texas; and Westland Whiskey Distillery, Seattle, Wash.

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The Model Year Fuel Economy Guide Can Help You Choose Your Next Fuel-Efficient Vehicle

The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Departmental Protection Agency have just released the 2024 Fuel Economy Guide. The guide provides detailed fuel economy and annual fuel costs for model year 2024 light-duty vehicles for sale in the United States. The online Guide will be updated periodically to include newly released vehicle models and current fuel estimates. Information is also available on vehicles dating back to 1984. To download the guide, visit FuelEconomy.gov.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.3 Billion to Build Out Nation's Electric Transmission

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to a $1.3 billion commitment to three transmission lines crossing six states. This historic commitment will advance transformative projects aimed at adding 3.5 gigawatts of additional grid capacity throughout the United States, equivalent to powering approximately 3 million homes and creating more than 13,000 direct and indirect jobs. 

The DOE National Transmission Needs Study is an assessment of current and near-term future transmission needs through 2040. While the study is not intended to displace existing transmission planning processes or identify specific transmission solutions to address identified needs, it does identify key national needs that can inform investments and planning decisions.



U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Geological Survey Release Online Public database of Large-Scale Solar Facilities

The U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory recently released the largest and most comprehensive database to date on large-scale solar energy projects in the United States. The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database includes the location, size, and other characteristics of large-scale solar projects. This new public resource will enable researchers to observe trends in large-scale solar development as well as inform siting and planning for future deployment.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Releases 2023 Enforcement Report

FERC's 17th Annual Report on Enforcement provides a comprehensive overview of the Office of Enforcement's official activities over the past year including significant actions, strategic goals, and guidance to the industry. The report also provides the public with more information regarding the office's non-public activities. Enforcement priorities for 2023 continued to be focused on fraud and market manipulation, serious violations of the mandatory reliability standards, anti-competitive conduct, threats to the nation's energy infrastructure and associated impacts on the environment and surrounding communities, and conduct that threatens the transparency of regulated markets.

2023-2024 Winter Reliability Assessment Reports on Risks for North American Bulk Power System

Electricity is a key component of the fabric of modern society. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) 2023-2024 Winter Reliability Assessment identifies, assesses, and reports on areas of concern regarding the reliability of the North American Bulk Power system for the upcoming winter season. The winter reliability assessment found that about two-thirds of the country this winter remains at an elevated risk of insufficient energy supplies to meet demand in severe conditions.

Kentucky Emergency Management

Emergency Management shares the Governor's vision to coordinate a system of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and protect the lives, environment and property of the people of Kentucky. KYEM is a division of the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs and its role and function are governed by legislative action as dictated in Chapter 39A-F of the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Click here for information about KYEM's Area Offices.