Kenergy Receives $10.2 Million Award from Governor Beshear

Kenergy has been awarded $10.2 million from Governor Andy Beshear to help fund the Connect, powered by Kenergy project bringing high-speed internet to the electric cooperative’s members. This money will help buildout to 2,353 homes and business in Henderson County and 1,221 homes and businesses in Daviess County.

Governor Beshear presented the check to Tim Lindahl, Kenergy President and CEO on Friday as part of a press conference at Henderson County High School. Lindahl highlighted the critical need for western Kentuckians to have access to high-speed, reliable internet.

“Today’s broadband needs are what electricity was to the commonwealth in the 1930s,” said Tim Lindahl, Kenergy President and CEO. “By installing infrastructure that is owned by the people it serves, giving all of the benefits back to those people, we are on pace with this funding to solve this problem for generations.

Connect, powered by Kenergy is one of the fastest fiber deployment projects in the United States anticipating a full system buildout by the end of 2026.

“We feel like what Kenergy is doing is sparking a broadband transformation in western Kentucky,” Lindahl said. We are grateful for our partnership with Conexon and now the state with this funding opportunity to keep this monumental shift for our communities going.”

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Beware of Third-Party Payment Services

Paying your bill directly through Kenergy locations or services like our SmartHub mobile app or online account at www.KenergyCorp.com is the best way to ensure that your payment is safely and promptly delivered and applied to your account. By doing this, you eliminate the risk of late fees, possible interruption in your service, or fees that third-party payment providers can charge.

Please be aware when using third-party payment service which is any company outside of Kenergy offering bill payment services. These payment services will have websites that feature the Kenergy logo, phone number, and office information, but are not affiliated with Kenergy in any way. In addition to service fees that these third-party payment services charge, timely payment is not guaranteed; therefore, putting our members who utilize this service at risk of late charges or interruption in service depending on the status of the account at the time of payment.

Our dedicated Member Service Representatives are available to answer any questions you may have by calling 800-844-4832. You can also view your different payment options or login to your account

2024 WIRE Scholarship Applications Available Now

The Kentucky Chapter of Women in Rural Electrification (WIRE) is offering three $1,000 scholarships to Kentucky college students. 

The scholarships are open to any applicant who meets the following criteria:

• Student or Student’s family must be served by a Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative.

• Student must have completed at least 60 credit hours at the end of the 2024 spring college term. 

• Student must attend a Kentucky college or university

The scholarship application deadline is June 5, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified in July. Download the application here.

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, career goals, recommendations from professors and community leaders, and financial need. 

Application should be returned by mail to Mallory Wafzig, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, P.O. Box 32170, Louisville, KY 40232.

New Look. New Experience. Same SmartHub.

Manage your account like never before with the new and improved SmartHub web application. An updated version of the SmartHub web app is being rolled out to Kenergy members. This new version of SmartHub puts your usage and payment details front and center for easy access. The menu has been simplified to make navigation more user-friendly.

It may take a few days to get used to the new look, but we know our members will really like the ease of the updated features. Visit My Account to see the update!

If you have any issues with the updated SmartHub web app, please call us at 800-844-4832.

Network Maintenance – January 24th

A vendor for Kenergy will be performing network maintenance on Wednesday, January 24th from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Members will not be able to utilize text services during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

2024 Washinton Youth Tour Delegates Announced

Each year, Kenergy selects three high school juniors to attend the Washington Youth Tour. A team of Kenergy-area judges selected students based on their academic resume and a 1,000-word essay on the subject of their choice. Kenergy is thrilled to announce the three delegates for the 2024 Washington Youth Tour.

•Tate Nobles - Union County High School

•Madison Rowland - Daviess County High School

•Abigail Riley - Daviess County High School

•Aiden Lutz (alternate delegate) - Madisonville North Hopkins High School

Kentucky Electric Cooperatives coordinates this trip. Read more about the Washington Youth Tour.

Students will join over 1,500 other delegates representing electric co-ops from across the country. The Washington Youth Tour educates students about the issues facing co-ops, encouraging them to come home to Kentucky and help lead the co-ops in the future. The busy itinerary includes stops at national memorials, Smithsonian museums, the Holocaust Museum, International Spy Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, visit to Capitol Hill to meet with their congressional delegation and more, as well as a visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Congratulations to this year's winners!

Kentucky Living Coming to Member Mailboxes

2024 - New year, new me, new magazine!

We are so excited to bring Kentucky Living Magazine to our members! All Kenergy members will receive a copy of the magazine in the mail the first week of every month. As noted in our December member newsletter, you will no longer receive Member Matters with your bill.

Kentucky Living has a rich 75-year history. This monthly publication will feature a four-page Kenergy News spread in the middle. The magazine also highlights industry news, electric co-op issues, and interesting places and faces around the commonwealth.

We can't wait for you to get your copy!

All Kenergy Offices Closed Monday, January 1st, 2024 for New Year’s Day

All Kenergy offices will be closed Monday, January 1st, 2024 for New Year's Day. We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday with family and friends. We look forward to serving our members in 2024!

As always, you can drop payments at our nightly drop boxes, make payments on our SmartHub mobile app, or by accessing your account any time.

All Kenergy Offices Closed Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th for Christmas

All Kenergy offices will be closed Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th for Christmas. We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday with family and friends. Merry Christmas!

As always, you can drop payments at our nightly drop boxes, make payments on our SmartHub mobile app or by accessing your account any time.