Requires action on cyber security and customer privacy; utilities allowed to develop opt-out rules for customers who do not want smart meters FRANKFORT, Ky – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed its review of the use of smart grid technology with a decision to allow utilities considerable flexibility in deciding how to deploy the advanced systems. In an order issued today, the PSC decided against adopting uniform federal…
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Kenergy hires two line techs
Beginning Monday, April 11 — 2016’s NRECA National Lineman Appreciation Day — Clint French and Blake Cowan will join the co-op as apprentice line techs in the Owensboro District. Clint worked in the coal mining industry for four years before taking a job at Groves Construction, where he has worked since January. He’s a 2009 graduate of Union County High School, and he completed the Southeast Lineman Training Center’s program…
Kenergy forms new nonprofit to help low-income members
In an effort to help member-owners who struggle to pay their Kenergy bills, the cooperative recently started a nonprofit titled Operation Roundup® (OR). OR depends on donations from members who agree to “round up” their payments to the next dollar. For example, if a bill totals $97.27, the member agrees to pay $98. The difference between the two amounts becomes a donation to help low-income members. Using this system of…
Kenergy payment options go dark Wed., March 30
After business hours, Kenergy members have several ways to make payments and enter meter readings — by telephone, phone app or computer. However, on Wed., March 30, those options will go dark for at least three hours, beginning at 11 p.m. This lapse in service is due to a scheduled system upgrade. For more information, call Kenergy at 1.800.844.4382.
No opposition for 2016 director elections
The three incumbent directors whose seats are up for election in 2016 will face no opposition and will retain their board seats for another three years without an election. Glenn Cox of Fredonia in District 1, Chris Mitchell of Clay in District 3, and Bill Denton of Henderson in District 5, are the only candidates who submitted petitions to have their names placed on the ballot. Kenergy’s bylaws stipulate that…
2016 Capital Credit Retirement Q&A
Read the 2016 Capital Credit Retirement Q&A to learn more about Kenergy’s return of capital credits to its membership.
Kenergy returns nearly $3 million in a capital credit retirement
HENDERSON, KY. – Kenergy’s Board of Directors voted on Tuesday, March 8, to return nearly $3 million to its member-owners in the form of a capital credit retirement. The difference between a cooperative such as Kenergy and an investor-owned utility is that a cooperative is a not-for-profit that is owned by those it serves. At the close of each fiscal year, margins are allocated back to the membership in the…
Kenergy hires new line tech
Kenergy has hired Jacob Throgmorton to fill a line tech position in Henderson. Throgmorton started his duties with Kenergy on Monday, March 7. Before coming to Kenergy, he worked for Five Star Construction Group, a line contracting firm. Throgmorton is married to Alison Throgmorton. They have a son and daughter — 9-year-old Corben and 8-year-old Laney. Jacob Throgmorton grew up in the Clay area. He and his family now reside in Henderson.
Co-ops launch non-partisan voter engagement program
By Justin LaBerge February 2016 America’s electric cooperatives have launched a non-partisan, nationwide effort to promote civic engagement and voter participation in the communities they serve. Jeffrey Connor, interim CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, unveiled the Co-ops Vote program at the association’s 74th annual meeting in New Orleans. “Through Co-ops Vote, we want to help our members know when elections are, what’s at stake and how…
Three directors to be elected in 2016
Prior to Kenergy’s Annual Membership meeting to be held on June 14, 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. Seats up for re-election are: District 1, which is represented by Glenn Cox, includes…