Sep 25 Environment Court Says Lawsuit Against KU Over Herrington Lake Pollution Can Move Forward The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ruling that blocked environmental groups from suing Kentucky Utilities, which provides electricity for 77 counties in Kentucky. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 25 Environment Court: Lawsuit Over Herrington Lake Pollution Can Move Forward Ryan Van Velzer
Aug 30 Environment Kentucky PSC Rejects LG&E’s Plan To Deploy Smart Meters The company had argued the extra information smart meters provide would allow them to save customers money, as well as pinpoint and resolve power outages more quickly. By Erica Peterson and Ryan Van Velzer Aug 30 Environment Kentucky PSC Rejects LG&E's Plan To Deploy Smart Meters Erica Peterson and Ryan Van Velzer
Jan 2 Environment Judge Dismisses Herrington Lake Coal Ash Lawsuit A federal judge ruled that the situation should be addressed by state regulators, rather than the federal court system. By Erica Peterson Jan 2 Environment Judge Dismisses Herrington Lake Coal Ash Lawsuit Erica Peterson
Dec 4 Environment Utilities Predict Major Decline In Ky. Coal Plants Regardless Of Climate Policy Kentucky’s largest electric utility expects to be powered more than 80 percent by natural gas or renewable energy by the middle of this century. By Erica Peterson Dec 4 Environment Utilities Expect Drop In Ky. Coal Plants Regardless Of Climate Policy Erica Peterson
Jul 13 Environment Groups Sue Over Coal Ash Pollution In Herrington Lake Pointing to years of documented pollution from a coal ash pond at a Central Kentucky power plant, environmental groups are suing Kentucky Utilities. By Erica Peterson Jul 13 Environment Groups Sue Over Coal Ash Pollution In Herrington Lake Erica Peterson
Nov 1 Community LG&E, KU To Request Rate Hike For Improvements The companies announced plans for the upgrades on Monday. Spokeswoman Natasha Collins said the improvements will cost $2.2 billion. By Rick Howlett Nov 1 Community LG&E, KU To Request Rate Hike For Improvements Rick Howlett