An employee of Kenergy has earned recognition as a professional key accounts manager in a nationwide program offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Since 1998, when the program began, over 450 electric marketing professionals have attained certification to become a Certified Key Accounts Executive (CKAE). The CKAE program is entirely voluntary. Leslye Krampe, Kenergy’s Commercial Accounts and Economic Development Specialist, earned her certificate earlier this month. In…
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Be A Good Neighbor
It’s hard enough to endure the hot summer heat when you’re healthy, fit and have an air-conditioned home. Not everyone is as prepared as you are. Keep an eye on your neighbors and others who might need some help getting through the hottest summer days, which can put people at risk for heat-related illnesses and can exacerbate existing medical conditions. Doctors recommend that you spend the hottest part of a…
Job Opening – Line Technician/Apprentice Line Technician
Kenergy is now accepting applications for Line Technicians and Apprentice Line Technicians at the Owensboro office location. Applications are being accepted now through July 31st. Click HERE to view the description and apply!
Water, Water Everywhere – But Not Near Electricity
On summer days, you’re likely to take more showers than usual after swimming, playing outdoor sports or working in the yard. So, it’s a good time to make sure your bathroom is a safe place. The bathroom is one of the few places in the home where electrical appliances and water have a great chance to meet—and a great chance to cause electrical shock or death. If you have kids,…
Nighttime Energy Use Can Save Energy
Instead of running your dishwasher right after dinner, consider waiting until bedtime to turn it on. Same with the clothes dryer. And how about charging your phone and other rechargeables while you sleep? Most people use their electric appliances at the same times every day: Early in the morning when they’re getting ready for work, right after dinner and at mid-day. That means there’s a lot of demand on a…
Summer Energy Savers – Don’t Touch That Dial!
It’s so tempting to turn the thermostat down to freezing cold when you walk into a warm house on a hot day. Don’t do it. Setting the thermostat at a very low temperature won’t cool your house any faster than setting it on the temperature that you regularly choose to feel comfortable. In fact, lowering the thermostat beyond the temperature you desire only makes your air conditioner run longer, not…
2019 Scholarship Winners
A random computerized drawing of 274 applicants was held July 2nd 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 Shelby Pendergraft Charlotte Brown Aaron Wayne $500 Winners Tristan Buschkoetter Sarah Russ Samuel Johnson Rebecca Wilson Reade Mattingly Payton Hite Nolan…
Look Up Before Setting Off Fireworks This 4th of July
Setting off fireworks for the 4th? Be sure to look up! Fireworks are especially dangerous when used near power lines, so look up and stay clear. Light fireworks only in open areas where no power lines can be seen, and call us immediately if your celebration gets tangled in an overhead line. 800-844-4832
Weekend Storm Recap
This weekend’s storms kept Kenergy busy. At the height of the storm, we had approximately 50 separate outages and about 4,000 members without power. We had 14 crews working around the clock to restore all of our members by this morning. The majority of damage we sustained was in Marion, southern Henderson, and southern Owensboro areas. The storm had a lot of wind that blew over trees, tore down conductor,…
Beware of Third Party Payment Methods
Kenergy DOES NOT recommend the use of third parties like DOXO.COM to pay your electric bill. To avoid service interruptions, we recommend paying via KenergyCorp.com, Kenergy mobile app, US Mail, auto pay, pay by phone (844-255-3679), in person or overnight drop box at your local office. Third party services may not mail your payment on time or to the correct address on your statement. These issues could result in late…