On Saturday, Dec. 12, at 1:02 p.m., Kenergy’s Horse Fork substation suffered a fire and explosion, causing extensive damage. The incident caused blinks for a few minutes throughout the co-op’s Daviess County service area and knocked out power to nearly 4,000 on the Horse Fork and South Dermont substations. South Dermont members were restored to power within 15 minutes. Horse Fork members were out of power for one hour. Meters served by…
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PSC sets interest rate for member deposits
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC), in accordance with revisions made to KRS 278.460 in 2012, has calculated the annual interest rate to be paid on member deposits for the upcoming year. The statute requires the PSC to calculate the interest rate to be paid on an annual basis by averaging the one-year constant maturity treasury rate from September, October and November of each year. Using data from September, October…
New method to pay by phone
To offer the highest level of protection for our members’ sensitive financial information, Kenergy now accepts phone payments only one way — by calling 1-844-255-3679. Payments will no longer be accepted by calling Kenergy’s 800-number. Besides offering the highest level of protection for financial information, members can now save account numbers in the new system. That means members no longer have to retype their debit/credit card numbers or checking account numbers…
Glenn Cox receives service award
Glenn Cox, one of Kenergy’s 11 directors, was honored recently for 20 years of service to the electric cooperative industry. The Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives (KAEC) recognized Cox at its annual meeting in Louisville on Nov. 17. “The electric utility industry is incredibly complex, and we need skilled leadership to make the right decisions for today and tomorrow,” said Chris Perry, KAEC president and CEO. “The members of Kentucky’s electric co-ops are…
Members can join the fight against EPA regulations
Last year, cooperative members across the nation helped the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association tell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about our concerns concerning the EPA’s proposed “Clean Power Plan.” In all, more than 1 million Americans sent messages through Action.coop and TellEPA.com because EPA’s actions jeopardize rural America’s supply of safe, affordable and reliable electricity. The EPA addressed a few concerns in its final rule. But the rule still has serious flaws. It is outside of the EPA’s authority. It…
Temporary outage planned for south Hancock County
About 130 members in the south Hancock County area will be affected by a brief outage on Thursday, Nov. 5, between 9 and 9:30 a.m. This outage is needed to upgrade the area’s power system. Affected areas will be Hwy 69, Lyonia-Easton Road, Fred Morris Road, Smith Bridge Road, Pellville Road, Water Tower Loop, Stinnett Lane, Luke Mercer Road and West Phillips Lane. Kenergy apologizes for this inconvenience.
Three Directors to be elected in 2016
Prior to Kenergy’s Annual Membership meeting to be held on June 14, 2016, individuals will be elected to represent Districts 1, 3 and 5. A ballot listing the qualified candidates in a contested district election will be mailed in May to each Kenergy member residing within the district. Members will also have the option to vote online. District 1, which currently is represented by Glenn Cox, includes all of Lyon…
Kenergy prepares to file for rate increase
HENDERSON, Ky. — On Friday, Oct. 30, Kenergy plans to file a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 2.46 percent rate increase.
This is the first rate increase the electric distribution cooperative has sought since 2011. At that time, the PSC approved a 2.87 percent increase.
If the PSC approves Kenergy’s proposal, the cooperative expects its new rate to take effect by May 1, 2016.
If approved, the proposed rate would increase the average residential bill by $3.90 a month. Kenergy’s average residential use is 1,352 kilowatt hours.
Don’t attach items to utility poles
Did you know it is illegal to post garage-sale signs on utility poles? Some linemen find signs, deer stands, basketball hoops and satellite dishes — to name a few items — attached to utility poles. Attaching items to poles deteriorates them faster and creates a work hazard for linemen, who can be killed or injured if a staple or nail pokes a hole in their gloves. Linemen must remove items attached to power…
Director Randy Powell passes away
The Kenergy family mourns the passing of Director Schuyler Randolph “Randy” Powell, 84, of Little Dixie. He died Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville surrounded by his loving family.
This year marked his 40th year on the co-op's Board of Directors. He was elected to the Henderson-Union RECC board on July 1, 1975. After that electric cooperative merged to form Kenergy in 1999, he continued serving the membership in District 4.
He was a farmer and cattleman known for his excavating abilities. In 2011, he received the Henderson County Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award.
He developed a trademark look by wearing Stetsons, bolo ties, collar tips and cowboy boots. He was known for his ever-present smile and infectious laugh.
