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
Oct 31 Local News Orchestra Update, Boehner Speech, Smart Meters, and David Williams Ads: Afternoon Review In case you've eaten nothing but candy all day and haven't been able to pay attention to the news, here's a look at some of the things we've been covering today. Today is the deadline for Louisville Orchestra musicians to return to work. The orchestra board says it will begin replacing the players if they do not sign on by the end of the day. Meanwhile, musicians have launched a protest of sorts outside Louisville Orchestra offices at management’s plan to hire permanent replacement workers. Speaker John Boehner, R-Oh. spoke in Louisville today, emphasizing the need for leaders in Washington to work together without compromising core principles. Several Kentucky electricity co-ops will begin using a new technology called “smart meters” soon. The devices send energy data to power companies—so there’s no need for someone to travel to read the meter. And the campaign for Republican David Williams has released its final ads in the race for Kentucky governor, but the GOP nominee isn’t in either spot. By Laura Ellis Oct 31 Local News Orchestra Update, Boehner Speech, Smart Meters, and David Williams Ads: Afternoon Review Laura Ellis