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.

LG&E and KU customers can soon support local solar
November 7, 2016
Kentucky Public Service Commission approves utilities’ Solar Share Program (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — With app...

Utilities partner to enhance power grid preparedness: LG&E and KU, Southern Company, PPL Electric Utilities and TVA establishing equipment sharing program
November 2, 2016
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company along with PPL Electric Uti...

LG&E and KU to Invest in Upgrades to Further Improve Safe, Reliable Service
November 1, 2016
Modernizing infrastructure and technology will allow for more efficient outage restoration, give customers more timely a...

LG&E and KU release resources to Florida ahead of Hurricane Matthew’s arrival
October 5, 2016
Media Alert   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – With a state of emergency declared for all of Florida and Hurricane M...

LG&E and KU recognized as a 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplace in America ®
September 29, 2016
Utilities’ wellness programs emphasize employees’ overall well-being   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Lo...

Agreement reached over water discharge dispute at LG&E’s Mill Creek Power Plant
September 27, 2016
Sierra Club, LG&E reach an agreement that includes $1 million investment into watershed restoration in Kentucky ...

LG&E ranks highest in Midwest for midsize natural gas service
September 14, 2016
Utility earns top honors in residential natural gas customer satisfaction (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisville Ga...

Get prepared before an emergency strikes
September 1, 2016
LG&E and KU offer tips to remember during National Preparedness Month and year 'round   (LOUISVILLE, ...

LG&E and KU thank customers for recycling 40,000 appliances
August 18, 2016
Utilities’ Fridge and Freezer Recycling Program reaches new milestone (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – When it com...

Protect public safety by getting underground lines marked
August 11, 2016
Celebrate National Safe Digging Day by remembering Kentucky 811 (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – No precaution should be...

KPSC approves LG&E, KU’s plans for additional environmental improvements
August 8, 2016
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company received approval today fro...

Volunteers fan out across the Commonwealth for a statewide Day of Caring
August 5, 2016
Nearly 200 LG&E and KU employees to pitch in at area schools and organizations (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Help can...