Press releases

LG&E and KU receive approval on plans to meet Kentucky’s growing energy needs

October 30, 2025

KPSC approves utilities’ requests to add new generation

Heating assistance funds available for LG&E residents in need
February 4, 2016
Matching donations “pay it forward” to assist with utility bills (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – As the region&...

LG&E and KU senior vice president of Human Resources

February 2, 2016
Paula Pottinger retires; Greg Meiman named vice president of Human Resources (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Paula Pottinge...

More than $1.7 million in funds kick-start the new year for area nonprofit agencies
January 14, 2016
LG&E and KU giving campaign will benefit 26 organizations and their affiliate agencies (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – ...

LG&E to invest more than $300 million in additional environmental improvements
January 11, 2016
Utility to close ash ponds at Mill Creek and Trimble County generating stations (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisville ...

KU to invest nearly $700 million to meet EPA’s new Coal Combustion Residuals Rule
January 11, 2016
(LEXINGTON, Ky.) – Kentucky Utilities Company announced today that it plans to cap and close its remaining coal as...

LG&E and KU announce retirement of two senior executives and their replacements
December 15, 2015
Vice presidents of State Regulation and Rates and Electric Distribution to retire in early 2016 (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) &...

Decorating for the holidays? 10 tips to stay safe during the festive season
December 4, 2015
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – As the heart of the holiday season approaches, many will be decorating their homes and busines...

LG&E and KU establishing industrial and commercial-scale solar offering
November 20, 2015
Utilities issue ‘request for information’ to establish vendors’ capabilities and costs to support smal...

LG&E and KU looking to add ability to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations
November 13, 2015
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company filed requests today with t...

LG&E and KU Vice President of Federal Regulation and Policy Mike Beer to retire
November 9, 2015
Jennifer Keisling named director of Federal Regulation and Policy   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — LG&E and KU...

LG&E and KU to fund qualified tree-planting projects
October 27, 2015
Company now accepting applications for “Plant for the Planet” grants   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Ap...

LG&E and KU utility-scale solar facility expected to begin serving customers in late spring
October 9, 2015
Company secures contract to turn vision into reality (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Progress is underway for Louisville ...