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 Foundation supports tree planting grants across Kentucky
May 2, 2023
Utilities’ Plant for the Planet grants fund public tree planting initiatives  (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Louisville G...

LG&E and KU Energy becomes first green energy partner of Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby
April 28, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 28, 2023) – Churchill Downs Racetrack and longtime local partner LG&E and KU Energy a...

LG&E and KU’s four-legged lawnmowers are back on the job
April 19, 2023
Utilities’ flock of sheep return to E.W. Brown solar facility with little ones in tow (HARRODSBURG, Ky.) — Spring h...

Dig safe every time
April 18, 2023
LG&E and KU encourage everyone to use Kentucky 811 before digging (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — April is National Safe Di...

LG&E and KU, EPRI, University of Kentucky, begin industry-leading research
March 31, 2023
Research will explore potential for utility-scale carbon capture from natural gas at Cane Run Generating Station (L...

Five tips to prepare for extreme weather
February 28, 2023
LG&E and KU encourage preparedness as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — While dangerous...

“Power of One” generates more than $2 million for area non-profits

February 23, 2023
LG&E, KU, ODP employees pledge assistance to communities they serve (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Employees of Louisville...

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company partner with Enel X Way to increase public electric vehicle charging access in Kentucky
February 21, 2023
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Enel X Way North America, the Enel Group's global e-mobility business, recently signed a contract ...

LG&E and KU earn national honors in technology and innovation
February 15, 2023
Energy research institute recognizes LG&E and KU for “championing technology”   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Louisvi...

LG&E, KU, ODP powering communities forward
February 3, 2023
$7 million dollars committed to organizations and agencies across KY, VA (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Creating, establishing...

U.S. Department of Energy encourages Southeast Hydrogen Hub to submit full application for federal funding
January 19, 2023
Decision signals DOE’s interest in coalition's proposal to develop a hydrogen energy ecosystem in the Southeast WAS...

LG&E plans to pass energy savings on to customers beginning Feb. 1
January 13, 2023
Lower wholesale natural gas costs expected to result in lower bills for LG&E gas customers (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — ...