Bill Denton has resigned from his position on the Kenergy board of directors effective immediately.  His term as the District 5 representative expires in June of this year and he had previously announced that he did not plan to seek re-election.  Mr. Denton has served on the Henderson Union/Kenergy board of directors since 1994. Any member who resides in the district and has a Kenergy membership in their name is…

Kenergy filed an application for a waiver with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) in July 2020. This application was seeking a waiver to provide broadband services to Kenergy members. Kenergy received the KPSC findings on October 22, 2020. The order from KPSC approved a portion of the application, but denied other portions. After taking time to process the information from the KPSC order and evaluate the next best steps…

By: Abby Berry Solar energy is booming, and the future is brighter than ever. Through the use of rooftop solar panels, many homeowners can now harness the sun’s natural rays to produce their own electricity that’s environmentally friendly and cost effective. But with the increasing popularity of solar, unfortunately, some businesses are taking advantage of consumers who are interested in generating their own energy through rooftop panels. While many solar…

As an electric cooperative, we are member-owned. To say thank you to our members, we host an annual Member Appreciation Day. Kenergy is excited to welcome back Member Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 14th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Members can visit the location closest to them and receive a free lunch, including a sandwich, chips, cookie, water with free bucket and LED light bulbs while supplies last. Our…

A random computerized drawing of 324 applicants was held July 1st for three (3) $1,000 scholarships and twenty-four (24) $500 scholarships. Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, campus housing, textbooks, computers, school supplies, and other costs directly related to the recipient’s education. Congratulations to our winners! $1,000 Winners Landon Hamilton Mikayla Medley Lilly Quinn $500 Winners Parker Bates Elecia Bowman Sidney Cain Kalen Carper Emily Cooper Dawn Critser Cassandra…

All Kenergy offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 for the Independence Day holiday. We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday with family. As always, you can drop payments at our nightly drop box, make payments on our SmartHub app or by accessing your account here 24/7.

Alamon, a pole inspection contractor for Kenergy, will continue pole inspections throughout the summer. Each wooden pole Kenergy owns, or is attached to, will be inspected to ensure there are no hazards. Inspectors check for decay, insects, cracks, holes, age, and any damage members may have caused. You may see trucks in your area bearing a ‘Kenergy Contractor’ magnet. Inspectors will also have an Alamon picture ID with them. Inspectors…

Surge Protector vs. Power Strip  Although surge protectors look very similar to power strips, the two are different.   Power Strips Power strips act only as an expansion of a wall outlet, allowing more devices to reach power. They typically have a small circuit breaker, but power strips are not designed to protect from powerful surges.   Surge Protectors Surge protectors provide the same features as power strips; they still…

Jonathan Ayer of Calhoun was re-elected to the Kenergy board for another three years.  Mr. Ayer, who has represented District 10 – Ohio/McLean counties, since 2012 was challenged by Dr. Joe McCarty of Centertown. Incumbent Bob White, representing District 2, faced no opposition and will retain his seat for another three-year term on Kenergy’s Board. John Warren, who has represented District 7 since 2006, did not seek re-election.  Dr. Eddie…