Renewable Energy

Environmental Stewardship

Energy Efficiency

 

 

  

Renewable Energy at EKPC
We're generating more green energy than any utility in Kentucky.

We're committed to providing affordable, reliable power to our members. Nearly 6 percent of our generating capacity comes from renewable sources. Here are some examples:

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EnviroWatts:
Fifteen member cooperatives offer members renewable power through the EnviroWatts program.
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Landfill Gas Plants:
EKPC has six plants that generate cost competitive, clean, renewable power by tapping methane gas from landfills.
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National Renewables
Cooperative Organization:
We are a founding member of the National Renewables Cooperative Organization, which helps cooperatives diversify their generation resources with renewable energy.
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Hydro Power:
We purchase 170 megawatts of hydro power, which is produced by water moving through Wolf Creek and Laurel Dams.
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Switchgrass:
We are partnering with the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture and farmers in northeastern Kentucky on a pilot program to evaluate using switchgrass for use as low-emission fuel in EKPC’s power plants.
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