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…

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…

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,…

Residents on Eastwind Court and Hwy 271 in Hawesville will be affected by a planned outage tomorrow. We will be upgrading equipment and changing out a pole. This outage will start at 8:00 a.m. and last approximately six hours (2:00 p.m.). We appreciate your patience as we get this work done as safely and efficiently as possible.

Our scholarship application is now open! This year, Kenergy will award three $1,000 scholarships and twenty-four $500 scholarships. The student must be a Kenergy member-owner or have his or her primary residence with a parent or legal guardian who receives electric service from Kenergy. Previous winners may not apply. One application per person. Applications will close at midnight on June 30th. For more information and to apply, click HERE

Safety culture takes a team. That’s why Kenergy has made the commitment to zero contacts along with our electrical cooperative friends across the nation. We are committed to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities due to electrical contact and continuing to keep safety our top priority. A ‘commitment to zero contacts’ sticker was added above each door handle as one more reminder to our employees to be safe. Our members, coworkers,…

With heat and humidity often overwhelming during Kentucky summers, air conditioners and fans are essential for staying cool and comfortable. Even though air conditioners are everyday appliances, it’s important to be aware of their potential hazards. Contact with electric current from air conditioners and fans causes a high number of electrocutions and injuries each year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2010, air conditioners, fans and other related…