Press releases

LG&E and KU power Kentucky's growth with plans for new generation and battery storage

February 28, 2025

Accelerated economic development and data center growth driving need for more energy.

Energy saving efforts earn Kentucky Exposition Center nearly $400,000
August 22, 2017
Facility awarded check from LG&E and KU for participation in utility’s Commercial Rebate program (LOUISVILLE,...

Safe digging starts with contacting Kentucky 811
August 11, 2017
National Safe Digging day reminds consumers to have underground lines identified (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Keeping our fami...

KU, LG&E rank ahead of peers in customer satisfaction
July 13, 2017
Utilities earn top two spots in J.D. Power survey of residential electric customers in the Midwest Mid-size Segment &...

LG&E wrapping up over 500 miles of upgrades to city’s gas pipelines
June 26, 2017
Final portion of new natural gas main pipelines going in downtown (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – After more than 20 years, Lou...

KPSC rules in the LG&E, KU rate review
June 22, 2017
Ruling allows for investments in safe, reliable service (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — The Kentucky Public Service Commission ...

LG&E and KU customers reach new recycling milestone
June 12, 2017
50,000 appliances recycled through customer participation in utilities’ program   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – If teamwo...

“Diana,” the peregrine falcon, soon to become an empty nester
June 9, 2017
Mill Creek’s newest young falcons prepare to take first flight   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — While summer break is when...

Support of tree planting initiatives rounds out Earth Month 2017
May 1, 2017
Organizations across Kentucky awarded tree planting grants by LG&E and KU (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — As Earth Mont...

LG&E, KU and Parties to Utilities' Rate Review Reach Agreement
April 19, 2017
Recommendation allows for investments in safe, reliable service (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Louisville Gas and Electric...

April is National Safe Digging Month
April 5, 2017
Kentucky residents reminded to use 811 to mark the spot and avoid digging dangers   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) –...

Kentucky power plant becomes energy storage testing ground
February 28, 2017
Electric Power Research Institute to test battery technologies at LG&E and KU’s E.W. Brown Generating Statio...

LG&E and KU earn EPRI Technology Transfer Awards
February 15, 2017
Company honored for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; E.W. Brown Solar  (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisvil...