Sep 14 Environment Independent Audit Finds LG&E, KU Customer Service Lacking An independent review ordered by the Public Service Commission has found Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric’s customer service falling short of what is expected. The report was released today. The review found that satisfaction with the utility’s customer service has steadily declined since 2008, and that call centers around the state aren’t meeting […] By Erica Peterson Sep 14 Environment Independent Audit Finds LG&E, KU Customer Service Lacking Erica Peterson
Jul 5 Local News Two Dead In Shooting At LG&E Facility-UPDATE Louisville police say a Louisville Gas and Electric Co. employee fatally shot his supervisor at a service center in Louisville before turning the gun on himself. Authorities tell the Courier-Journal that 52 year old Jeremy W. “Billy” Davis opened fire on 53 year old supervisor Andre Johnson, then took his own life. Sgt. Robert Biven […] By Rick Howlett Jul 5 Local News Two Dead In Shooting At LG&E Facility-UPDATE Rick Howlett
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 8 Local News PSC Holds Hearing On Proposed LG&E, KU Sale The PSC is expected to decide by month's end whether to approve the deal. The utilities are currently owned by E.ON U.S. By Rick Howlett Sep 8 Local News PSC Holds Hearing On Proposed LG&E, KU Sale 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
Aug 19 Local News Group Pushing For Local Ownership Of LG&E Mayor Jerry Abramson says the city made a competitive bid for the utility in April, but hit a snag over a multi-million dollar 'break-up' fee that would have been forefeited if the sale had fallen through. By Rick Howlett Aug 19 Local News Group Pushing For Local Ownership Of LG&E Rick Howlett
Jul 15 Local News Proposed LG&E Coal Ash Dump Discussed A proposal by Louisville Gas and Electric Company to build a new coal combustion waste dump at its Cane Run facility in west Louisville was the focus of a Metro Council informational hearing Thursday. By Rick Howlett Jul 15 Local News Proposed LG&E Coal Ash Dump Discussed 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
May 3 Local News LG&E Customers Weigh In On Rate Hike Proposal By Rick Howlett Louisville Gas and Electric customers lined up Monday evening to comment on rate increases requested by the utility. The hearing at Male High School was conducted by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, which is holding meetings across the state on rate hikes proposed by LG&E and its sister company, Kentucky Utilities. The […] By Rick Howlett May 3 Local News LG&E Customers Weigh In On Rate Hike Proposal Rick Howlett
Apr 29 Local News PPL Chief: Utilities Purchase "Transformational" By Rick Howlett The chairman of PPL Corporation is calling his company’s pending purchase of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities a transformational event. James Miller says the acquisition will bring together three of the best utility companies in the United States and turn PPL into a more geographically diverse operation. “Most importantly, […] By Rick Howlett Apr 29 Local News PPL Chief: Utilities Purchase "Transformational" Rick Howlett
Apr 28 Local News Mayor: City/State Prepared Strong Bid For Utilities By Rick Howlett Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson says the city and state put together a competitive bid package for Kentucky’s two major utiltity companies but the process hit a snag several days ago. Instead, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities will be purchased by Pennsylvania-based PPL Corporation for $6.7 billion, it was announced […] By Rick Howlett Apr 28 Local News Mayor: City/State Prepared Strong Bid For Utilities Rick Howlett
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
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
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
Mar 5 Local News Ice Storm-Related Utility Rate Hikes Possible From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh The long-term effects of this winter’s ferocious ice storm in Kentucky may include utility rate increases linked to clean-up and repair costs. Utility damage estimates from the ice storm exceed $250 million , says Andrew Melnykovich of the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Utility cooperatives may be able to recoup […] By Rick Howlett Mar 5 Local News Ice Storm-Related Utility Rate Hikes Possible Rick Howlett