’Tis the season to schedule your air-conditioning system’s annual checkup. A qualified HVAC tech can do the routine maintenance that will keep your system humming throughout the hot summer, and can diagnose and repair any problems that might have cropped up since your last tune-up. You can do your part to get your system ready for summer by changing air filters, cleaning leaves and other debris away from the outside…
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Avoid Scams During the Coronavirus Crisis
Kenergy members should be on the lookout for suspicious emails, phone calls, or persons impersonating business employees or charitable organizations. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of opportunities such as this when households are otherwise preoccupied. If you get a call from someone claiming to represent Kenergy, and they make threats or demand immediate payment, hang up and call us at 800-844-4832.
Monitor Energy Use While At Home
During this time, many of our members may be working from home or have more people at home during the day than normal. Having more people at home could mean more energy use. More energy use could cause an increase in your electric bill. Be proactive and monitor your energy use to help! 🖥Keep a watch on how many devices are being used and try to limit use of multiple…
Kenergy to Close Lobbies to Public
With the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that the people we serve are facing many concerns. Following our cooperative values, Kenergy is dedicated to doing what we can to fulfill our civic duty and live up to the trust that our members place in us to bring them safe, reliable and affordable energy services. As a cooperative, we have a responsibility to do what is in the…
Kenergy Suspends Disconnects for Limited Time Due to COVID-19
Kenergy understands that our members are facing many concerns and uncertainties during this time with school, jobs and lives being disrupted. Starting March 17, 2020, Kenergy will not disconnect for non-payment and will suspend late fees for a limited time (at least 30 days). While this is not normal procedure, we are sensitive to the situation and well-being of our members. Delaying disconnections in no way relieves members of the…
Alternative Ways to Pay Your Bill From Home
The health and safety of our members and employees is our top priority. We want to remind you of several options to pay your electric bill from the convenience of your home: •Visit www.kenergycorp.com and login to your account or download our SmartHub app. Both options provide access to your account, option to pay your bill and monitor your energy use. •Set up Auto Pay on our SmartHub app. This…
Remodeling This Spring? Keep Energy Efficiency In Mind
Spring is prime season for remodeling, upgrading and repairing your home. If you’re planning a remodeling project this season, make a point of adding energy-efficient features along the way. Here’s a Top 10 list: Add insulation around recessed lights so no heated or air-conditioned air can leak out of them and the outdoor weather can’t sneak in. If you’re replacing your water heater, consider a heat pump water heater. You…
2020 Washington 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 2020 Washington Youth Tour: Emilee Clark Emilee is the daughter of Jennifer and Alan Clark and attends Daviess County High School. Philip Caldbeck Philip…
Alamon Pole Inspections Beginning
Alamon, a pole inspection contractor for Kenergy, will begin inspecting poles this month. 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 will…
Don’t Ignore Your Water Heater
Your water heater works hard all year round to make sure your family can take hot showers, rinse caked-on food off of pots and pans in the dishwasher and wash your clothes at any temperature you choose. During the winter, however, the water heater works even harder. Cold weather means it has to spend extra energy to heat water. Extra showers, laundry and dirty dishes during the holiday season mean…