Energy News & Updates

February 2022 | Issue 14

What We're Reading

Bernheim Pipeline Lawsuit Heads to Trial in Bullitt County

Eastern Kentucky Flooding Makes List of 2022 US Disasters That Topped $1B or More in Damage

Perry County Leaders Sign Off on FEMA's Plan to Buyout Flood- Impacted Homes

Kentucky Power Reminds Customers About Bill Management Following Arctic Blast

Governor Declares Kentucky the US EV Battery Production Capital

Solar Expected to See Demand Boom from Inflation Reduction Act in 2023

LG&E Says Customers Should See Relief from High Energy Bills Soon

5 Ways to Build Cities That Can Better Withstand Climate Extremes

Biden Administration Unveils Roadmap for a Greener, More Equitable Transportation Sector

The Earth is Begging You to Accept Smaller EV Batteries

For Fuel Cell Trucks, Nikola Cooks Up Hydrogen Fueling Station On-The-Go

USDA Rural Development Electric Loan and Loan Guarantee Program Recipients Announced

Recipient	Loan Amount	Project Description
Shelby Energy Cooperative	$30,000,000	This rural development investment will be used to connect 1,453 consumers as well as build and improve 190 miles of line. This loan includes $1,115,945 in smart grid technologies. Shelby electric is headquartered in Shelbyville, Kentucky and provides service to an average of 17,211 members over 2178 miles of line in 10 counties in North Central Kentucky.
Inter-County Electric Cooperative Corporation	$30,000,000	This rural development investment will be used to connect 2,360 consumers and build and improve 228 miles of line. This loan includes $9,284,972 in smart grid technologies. Inter-County Energy is headquartered in Danville, KY and serves 26,278 members over 3,964 miles of line in twelve counties in Kentucky.
Clark Energy Cooperative Inc	$26,000,000	This rural development investment will be used to connect 1,890 consumers and build and improve 253 miles of line. This loan includes $457,624 in smart grid technologies. Clark energy is headquartered in Winchester, Kentucky, and serves on average 27,396 connected consumers through 2,965 miles of line through 12 counties in central Kentucky.
Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation	$14,745,000	This rural development investment will be used to connect 695 consumers, and build and improve 87 miles of line. This loan includes $1,854,535 in smart grid technologies. Big Sandy RECC is headquartered in Paintsville, KY and serves 12,837 members through 1,034 miles of line in eight counties in the mountainous rural Eastern Coalfield Region of Kentucky.

AFFECT Application Deadline

The U.S Department of Energy’s (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has issued a $13 million solicitation for new energy projects that will help federal facilities improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce their carbon footprint.

The application deadline is February 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Visit FEMP's Website for More Information

Learn More About Kentucky's Utility Sales Tax

Changes to our tax code will take effect in 2023 that now allow utilities to be taxed for some residents. Renters and homeowners with more than one residence are affected.

Click Here to Read the Fact Sheet

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidebook

The federal government has released guidance on implementing the Inflation Reduction Act. Download it now for more information.

What are Non-Energy Benefits of Home Weatherization?

Explore visualizations from Boston University detailing the less obvious benefits from weatherization.

Is the US Government Doing Enough to Reduce Energy Poverty?

In 2020, more than 1 in 4 of all households in the United States reported some form of energy insecurity, such as forgoing food or medicine to pay energy costs. Explore these charts and maps for a broader understanding of how government energy assistance is distributed throughout the US.

What's Happening at the Office of Energy Policy

Kenya Stump attended a Utility of the Future meeting with TVA in Franklin, TN.

Amanda LeMaster and Kenya Stump attended the Kentucky Oil and Gas Conference on Hydrogen in Louisville, KY.

Carol Stringer and Ashley Runyon attended the Building Science Forum hosted by TVA in Bowling Green, KY.

Data Visualization of the Month

Kentucky Solar Ordinances Map

The KY Solar Ordinance Webpage allows interested individuals the ability to see all of Kentucky's solar ordinances and solar projects approved by the Siting Board in one place. This tool is especially useful to solar developers who are interested in bringing solar power to our communities. Help us keep this tool up to date by submitting any missing ordinances via the form in the top right corner of the webpage!

Partner Spotlight

Kentuckians for Better Transportation

Kentuckians for Better Transportation advocates for a safe and sustainable multi-modal transportation network that provides mobility across the Commonwealth for economic growth and improved quality of life.

Office of Energy Policy | Energy and Environment Cabinet | 300 Sower Blvd. Frankfort, KY 40601

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