Please see the updated media release below that includes the newly added Wi-Fi portal locations at Kenergy’s Hawesville and Hanson offices.

Contact:         Leslie Barr                                                                            

Phone:            270.689.6158                                     

Email:             lbarr@kenergycorp.com

Date:               January 25, 2021

KENERGY OFFERING FREE WI-FI TO STUDENTS

Kenergy is now offering free Wi-Fi for the fourteen-county school districts in its service territory.

“Kenergy recognized that this year has been especially tough for students, teachers, and administrators in our service territory,” Kenergy President and CEO Jeff Hohn said. “Virtual learning has posed its own challenges, especially for those that don’t have access to reliable internet. We want to help.”

Wi-Fi portal locations have been set up at the Henderson, Owensboro, Marion, Hawesville and Hanson office locations. Students can access the free Wi-Fi every day from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Signs are posted for parking to show where the best connectivity locations are.

The Wi-Fi portals are password protected so only area students have access to them. This allows students to have priority when they need to access the portals.

“Concern for community is one of the cooperative principles our electric cooperative operates by,” Hohn said. “We saw a need in the communities we serve and wanted to provide a solution to help alleviate that stress.”

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For more information about Kenergy, please visit www.kenergycorp.com or call 800.844.4832.

A vendor for Kenergy will be performing network maintenance on Monday, January 25th at 10:00 p.m. We anticipate the work to last for approximately one hour. Members will not be able to access the SmartHub application to make payments during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Find out how to do a quick diagnosis on your most used items:

Washer

• Check all hose connections for leaks, bubbles, kinks and brittle sections.
• Replace hoses a minimum of every two years.
• Plug into a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.
• Average life expectancy = 13 years.

 Dryer

• Check dryer vent for clogs and proper connection.
• Clean dryer vent every three months.
• Clean lint screen after every use.
• Check vent tubes for bends. Less air restriction increases the efficiency.
• Average life expectancy = 13 years.

Dishwasher

• Check water connection for leaks.
• Check drain connection for clogs.
• Average life expectancy = 12 years. 

Refrigerator

• Check water connection for leaks.
• Check hoses for links and kinks.
• Plug into a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.
• Average life expectancy = 14 years.

Stove

• Check oven door for broken glass.
• Check for gas leaks.
• Average life expectancy = 20 years.

HVAC

• Change furnace filters every months
• Follow annual maintenance schedule.
• Average life expectancy = 18 years (furnace) and 11 years (central air).

Water heater

• Drain sediment annually.
• Release the pressure valve every six months.
• Insulate for efficiency.
• Check pipes for leaks.
• Average life expectancy = 11 years.

Disposals

• If not working, try the reset button.
• If not working, try the reset button on the ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.

So you’re home most of the time—working, teaching your kids and taking care of a house that’s always full. And you were too reluctant to let a service technician into your home this fall to check your heating system.

It’s not too late.

Resist the temptation to put off your annual HVAC maintenance check. The weather is about to turn its coldest. Make sure your home will stay toasty warm for the holidays and beyond. Mask up and call a reliable heating and cooling company for an appointment.

Here’s why keeping your home’s heating equipment maintained is important:

• If your system is fairly new and still under warranty, you could void that warranty if you skip regular, professional inspections.
• Small problems with the heating system are cheaper and easier to fix than big ones. The expert who inspects your system every year can spot trouble spots before they become major repair jobs.
• Regular maintenance means fewer repairs. And means few repair bills.
• A well-maintained system will last longer. Manufacturers estimate that a heating system that is never maintained will last only half of its expected life.
• A tuned-up heater runs more efficiently, and that can keep your energy bills lower.

In the bustle of the holidays, cooks often make a mistake that can spoil the food and raise the energy bill: They leave the refrigerator door open.

Sure, it’s convenient to let it sit open if you’re going to get back to it in a minute. But it’s one of the most energy-inefficient things you can do in the kitchen.

Here are some energy-saving tips that will keep your food fresh, your family healthier and your energy use under control as you overuse your kitchen this holiday season:

• Before you place leftovers in the fridge, wrap them up. Raw meat and poultry leak, and those juices can contaminate other food on a lower self.
• Cool food on the counter before sticking it in the fridge. Hot food will raise the temperature inside the refrigerator.
• Fill your fridge so cold items can help keep other items cool. But don’t stuff it. An overflowing refrigerator doesn’t allow air to circulate between items, which tricks the unit into working harder and using more energy.

Don’t rely on your refrigerator to automatically set the temperature. Check it often so it stays at around 37 degrees. The freezer should have a temperature of zero, according to Consumer Reports.

Contact:         Leslie Barr                                                                            

Phone:            270.689.6158                                     

Email:             lbarr@kenergycorp.com

Date:               December 16, 2020

KENERGY OFFERING FREE WI-FI TO STUDENTS

Kenergy is now offering free Wi-Fi for the fourteen county school districts in its service territory.

“Kenergy recognizes that this year has been especially tough for students, teachers, and administrators in our service territory,” Kenergy President and CEO Jeff Hohn said. “Virtual learning has posed its own challenges, especially for those that don’t have access to reliable internet. We want to help.”

Wi-Fi portal locations have been set up at the Henderson, Owensboro, and Marion office locations. Students can access the free Wi-Fi every day from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Signs are posted for parking to show where the best connectivity locations are.

The Wi-Fi portals are password protected so only area students have access to them. This allows students to have priority when they need to access the portals.

“Concern for community is one of the cooperative principles our electric cooperative operates by,” Hohn said. “We saw a need in the communities we serve and wanted to provide a solution to help alleviate that stress.”

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For more information about Kenergy, please visit www.kenergycorp.com or call 800.844.4832.

All Kenergy offices will be closed Friday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. We hope you have a safe and healthy start to the new year!

All Kenergy offices will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday with your family!

As always, you can make payments on our SmartHub app 24/7.