Tag: kentucky
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Kentucky approves utility-scale solar buildout amid retirement of fossil fuel power plants
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a major solar energy buildout while also reducing fossil fuel consumption in the state. The PSC issued a landmark decision on Nov. 6 in a case brought by Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities Co. (LG&E-KU). The order will have major long-term impacts not only for……
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Duke Energy unveils Kentucky’s largest utility-scale rooftop solar site at Amazon Air Hub
Duke Energy customers in Northern Kentucky are benefiting from additional clean, renewable solar energy as a result of a new utility-scale rooftop solar project now generating power for area homes and businesses. Kentucky’s largest rooftop solar array operates more than 5,600 photovoltaic panels on the 800,000-square-foot Amazon Air Hub rooftop adjacent to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. This Duke……
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How solar is helping the mission of Buckhorn Children & Family Services, located deep in coal country
The Eastern Kentucky nonprofit Buckhorn Children & Family Services recently unveiled their new 10 kilowatt solar installation provided by the nonprofit Everybody Solar, in partnership with MaxSolar, Mountain Association and HOMES, Inc. This installation is the first phase of the two-phased project. The nonprofit needs to raise an additional $32,262 to completeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Another Coal Chemical Spill Pollutes Public Waterway, This Time in Kentucky
The chemical spill happened at a Cumberland Coal Company prep plant …
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Mitch McConnell’s Pro-Coal Response Bill to Obama’s Carbon Plan Struck Down
The Senate minority leader wanted a quick vote on a bill to protect the coal industry…