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KFTC members call on PSC to stop unneccesary coal-burning power plant

October 28, 2009 at 08:00pm

KFTC members took action today to stop a proposed coal-burning power plant in Central Kentucky along the Kentucky River.  KFTC, along with our friends at the Sierra Club and Kentucky Environmental Foundation, filed a formal petition asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) to revoke East Kentucky Power Cooperative's approval for a proposed "Smith" coal-burning plant in Clark County.

Millions in KY Energy Efficiency Grants Available

October 27, 2009 at 08:00pm

Kentucky's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) competition, funded with out $6.25 million, will accept applications starting November 10th. Local governments (cities and counties) can submit projects for consideration that accomplish one or more of the following goals:

Where have all the solar factories gone?

September 15, 2009 at 08:00pm

Berea Solar Tour on October 3rd

September 13, 2009 at 08:00pm
Madison County

Governor's Energy Conference: Sept. 30th & Oct. 1st

September 8, 2009 at 08:00pm

The Governor's Conference on Energy and the Environment will take place at the Lexington Convention Center on Wednesday, September 30th and Thursday, October 1st.  There is a charge for attending, but scholarships are still available (see the link below). 


According to the information page, this year's agenda will address the following topics:

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