Nov 1 Local News LG&E, KU Sale Complete PPL acquired the two companies from parent E.ON U.S. for $7.6 billion. The deal was approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission last month. By Rick Howlett Nov 1 Local News LG&E, KU Sale Complete Rick Howlett
Sep 30 Local News LG&E, KU Sale Wins Tentative Approval PPL has agreed not to raise base utility rates before the end of 2012. The company earlier pledged to keep LG&E and KU headquarters in place for at least 15 years. By Rick Howlett Sep 30 Local News LG&E, KU Sale Wins Tentative Approval Rick Howlett
Aug 24 Environment U of L Gets $373,000 Energy Rebate The money comes from an incentive program that encourages commercial customers to replace older, less efficient equipment. By Rick Howlett Aug 24 Environment U of L Gets $373,000 Energy Rebate Rick Howlett
Jun 22 Arts and Culture Library to Get Computers with Grant from E.ON U.S. By Elizabeth Kramer The Louisville Free Public Library’s main branch will soon be getting nearly 100 computers its purchasing with a new grant. The $150,000 grant from E.ON U.S., which owns the Louisville Gas and Electric Company, is helping pay for the computers. They’ll be installed into three areas of the library’s main branch that […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 22 Arts and Culture Library to Get Computers with Grant from E.ON U.S. Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 7 Local News Commission Holds Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases The Kentucky Public Service Commission is set to hold a hearing Tuesday n rate hikes proposed by Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities. LG&E is requesting to increase electricity rates by about 12 percent and its sister company, Kentucky Utilities, has proposed raising rates by more than 13 percent. If approved, it would mean […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 7 Local News Commission Holds Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 28 Local News LG&E, KU To Be Purchased By PPL Corp. By Rick Howlett Officials with Pennsylvania-based PPL Corp. announced Wednesday that the company is purchasing E.ON U.S., which includes Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utililties. Rumors of a purchase of the Kentucky properties have been swirling for weeks; there were reports Friday that North Carolina-based Duke Energy would buy the properties. PPL, formerly […] By Rick Howlett Apr 28 Local News LG&E, KU To Be Purchased By PPL Corp. Rick Howlett
Apr 23 Local News UPDATE- Report: Duke Energy To Purchase LG&E, KU The Financial Times, quoting the news service mergermarket.com, reports that Duke Energy has “emegered as the winner” in an auction of E.ON U.S.’ Kentucky assets. Here’s the link. In Louisville, LG and E and Metro Government officials have declined to comment about the report. Duke officials also have not commented. The deal has been valued […] By Rick Howlett Apr 23 Local News UPDATE- Report: Duke Energy To Purchase LG&E, KU Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News LG&E, KU For Sale? By Rick Howlett Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson says EON officials would not confirm or deny to him Tuesday that they are considering selling Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities. Reports to that effect came out overnight from several media sources. Abramson says state and city officials want a seat at the table if […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News LG&E, KU For Sale? Rick Howlett
Dec 9 Local News High Wind Warning Continues A high wind warning remains in effect for the Louisville area and parts of Kentucky until 7:00 Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service says wind gusts approaching 60 miles per hour are possible. Strong winds have already caused some power outages across the area. E.ON U.S. says as of late Wednesday morning, about 6,800 LG […] By Rick Howlett Dec 9 Local News High Wind Warning Continues Rick Howlett
Oct 12 Local News E.ON U.S. Looking At Ways To "Harden" System From Stu Johnson, Kentucky Public Radio/WEKU, Richmond The parent firm of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities has asked for some guidance from the Kentucky Public Service Commission on ways to lessen the likelihood of future power outages. The request from E.ON U.S. comes after January’s massive ice storm that caused widespread outages. […] By Rick Howlett Oct 12 Local News E.ON U.S. Looking At Ways To "Harden" System Rick Howlett
Apr 21 Environment Utility Company Urges Responsibility in Tree Planting Tomorrow is Earth Day, and many organizations and individuals will plant trees to support the environment. E.ON U.S. is among the organizations supporting such projects. The utility is giving 75-thousand dollars in matching grants to groups that plant trees responsibly. But officials are also asking that those who plant trees consider what they tree will […] By Stephanie Crosby Apr 21 Environment Utility Company Urges Responsibility in Tree Planting Stephanie Crosby
Mar 19 Local News Customers to See Changes in LG&E Bills in April Louisville’s utility company is upgrading it’s computer system, meaning customers will see some changes on their bill. LG&E spokesperson Chris Whelan says customers will get new account numbers, which will provide perks down the road. “In the future we’ll be able to log a storm outage, or an outage of any kind, online,” says Whelan. […] By Stephanie Crosby Mar 19 Local News Customers to See Changes in LG&E Bills in April Stephanie Crosby
Mar 12 Environment FutureGen…Again? Carbon Capture Could be Back Plans to build an experimental, near-zero carbon dioxide emissions power plant in Illinois could be back in play. The U.S. Department of Energy cancelled the FutureGen project a little more than a year ago when it determined the project’s cost had doubled. But a new report finds the DOE miscalculated. By Kristin Espeland Mar 12 Environment FutureGen…Again? Carbon Capture Could be Back Kristin Espeland
Jan 28 Local News Downed Power Line Safety Info From E.ON U.S. Stay away from downed wires. Keep others away, too. Always assume any downed wire is an energized power line and call us immediately. LG&E Customers: (502) 589-3500 (toll-free 1-800-331-7370) KU/ODP Customers: (800) 981-0600 There is no way to tell if a downed wire is an energized power line, or a cable or telephone wire. We […] By Rick Howlett Jan 28 Local News Downed Power Line Safety Info From E.ON U.S. Rick Howlett
Sep 2 Local News E.ON Workers Helping Restore Power In Louisiana More than 250 utility workers from Louisville-based E.ON U.S. have arrived in Louisiana, where they’re helping restore power to homes and businesses left in the dark by Hurricane Gustav. Company spokesman Brian Phillips says the team of line technicians, safety specialists and tree trimmers will stay in the area as long as they’re needed. He […] By Rick Howlett Sep 2 Local News E.ON Workers Helping Restore Power In Louisiana Rick Howlett