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Comments from KFTC and allies in 2022 LG&E / KU case before KY Public Service Commission

These comments were filed in 2022 by KFTC and a set of allies (Mountain Association, Kentucky Solar Energy Society, and Metropolitan Housing Coalition) in a case before the Kentucky Public Service Commission about the long-term energy plans submitted by Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities. They were prepared with assistance from EarthJustice and Kentucky Resources Council. 

Source/Author: KFTC, Mt Association, KSES, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Earth Justice, Kentucky Resources Council

Sign-on letter to Congress calling for transformation of rural electric cooperatives

On February 23, 2021, a letter signed by 100 organizations - including KFTC - was sent to members of Congress, urging support for a 7-part platform of policies to transform rural electric cooperatives and the communities they serve. KFTC and Mountain Association are founding members of the Rural Power Coalition, which drafted and circulated the sign-on letter. 

Source/Author: Rural Power Coalition

Transition to Renewable Energy Accelerates While Kentucky Municipal Utilities Weigh New Fossil Fuel Investments

An op-ed by KFTC member and Apogee - Climate and Energy Transitions Director Andy McDonald, about why the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) should consider investments in renewable energy over fossil fuels during their Integrated Resource Plan process.

Source/Author: Andy McDonald, Director of Apogee – Climate & Energy Transitions

New Energy and Transition related bills in the 2020 General Assembly

Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Duke 2020 Rate Case Handout

This handout may be helpful to Duke Energy customers who wish to make a public comment about Duke's current rate case before the KY PSC (case number 2019-00271)

Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Karl Rabago Testimony on Solar Net-metering to KY Public Service Commission

KFTC and our allies at Mountain Association for Community Economic Development commissioned expert testimony from Karl Rabago, a nationally recognized expert in distribute renewable energy. He provided this written testimony and testified in person on November 13, 2019 at a hearing held by the KY Public Service Commission about how the KY PSC should establish a fair value for rooftop solar in Kentucky.

Source/Author: Karl Rabago for KFTC and MACED

Power House Project Energy Efficiency Kit

This insert is included in every energy effiicency kit given out at the Power House Project workshops. It details the contents of each kit:

  • 4 LED ligh bulbs
  • 1 caulk gun
  • 1 tube of acrylic adhesive silcone sealant
  • 1 roll of closed-cell foam weather-strip
  • 1 low-flow showerhead
  • 1 faucet aerator

 

Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Electricity Energy Burden Analysis Tech Doc

The purpose of this document is to provide detailed context of and methodology for the KFTC Electricity Energy Burden Analysis, conducted in Summer 2018. Any questions about the analysis and its processes can be directed to [email protected].

Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Fact Sheet on 2019 LG&E/KU Rate Case

A simple and easy-to-read fact sheet on the 2019 LG&E and KU proposed rate increase. More detailed information can be found at bit.ly/psclexington

Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Simple Ways to Spend Less on Energy and Create a Healthier, More Comfortable Home

In our Power House workshops, we've been sharing this excellent tip sheet about simple ways to spend less on energy from our friends at Bluegrass Greensource. Please take a look! 

Source/Author: Bluegrass Greensource

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