Sustainable Energy resources
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
This database has information about renewable and efficiency programs in all 50 states. Click here to visit the site.
Source/Author: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
North Carolina REPS
North Carolina has adopted a Renewable and Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). Click here to learn more.
Source/Author: North Carolina Utilities Commission
Ohio's Advanced Energy Plan
Ohio has embraced what it calls "Advanced Energy." Click here to read about Ohio's commitment.
Source/Author: Ohio Department of Development
Kentucky Solar Energy Society
Kentucky Solar Energy Society includes solar professionals, engineers, concerned citizens, educators, goatherders, lawyers, government officials and utility company representatives. All want to make Kentucky stronger, healthier, more productive and more secure through energy efficiency and renewable energy.Click here to visit their website.
Source/Author: Kentucky Solar Energy Society
Kentucky Solar Partnership
The Kentucky Solar Partnership is a project of Appalachia - Science in the Public Interest to give voice to members of our community who want the use of solar energy to flourish in our state. Click to visit their website.
Source/Author: Kentucky Solar Partnership
New Power Video: Elijah and Guylaine Collett
Elijah and Guylaine Collette started adding solar panels in 2000 and now have a large array at their home in Leslie County.
Source/Author: KFTC
New Power Video: Matt Partymiller
Solar installer Matt Partymiller came home to Kentucky to start his own business. In this video he talks about the need for state incentives to help renewable energy installers grow a market here.
Source/Author: KFTC
New Power Video: Carl Shoupe
KFTC member Carl Shoupe of Benham talks about his hopes and vision for Harlan County in this 2010 video.
Source/Author: KFTC
Ky REPS goals graphic
Two graphics that show the proposed ramp-up in renewable energy and energy efficiency through 2022 under the 2012 Clean Energy Opportunity Act.
Source/Author: Mountain Association For Community Economic Development
An Overview of Kentucky's Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Potential
This report, prepared by the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center at the University of Louisville, looks at Kentucky's energy efficiency potential.
Source/Author: Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center