In today’s world, electricity is at the core of almost everything we do. From powering our homes and businesses to keeping our hospitals running, the importance of reliable electricity cannot be overstated. But while many people recognize the importance of having the lights stay on, few understand how our power grid works or what exactly…
Recently, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy held a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new rule to control carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants, also known as the Clean Power Plan 2.0 because of its similarity to the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan which was overturned…
Recently, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark Christie responded to questions from the leadership of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Carbon Rule. Among other things, FERC is responsible for ensuring the reliability of our nation’s electricity supply. Commissioner Christie’s answers emphasized the severe risks posed…
Recently, the Louisville Courier-Journal published an opinion piece titled “Coal and gas plants aren’t the solution to power outages. LG&E needs a better way.” The piece correctly emphasizes the importance of maintaining reliable and affordable electricity for all Kentuckians, but slightly mischaracterizes the conversation around possible solutions. In response, our coalition sent a letter with…
Chris Skates, a 30-year energy industry veteran, former energy policy advisor, and member of Dependable Power First Kentucky, wrote an op-ed for the Butler County Beech Tree News on The Ideological Battle Over Grid Resilience. You can read the full piece on the Beech Tree News website and below: Op-ed: The Ideological Battle over Grid…
Recently, Canary Media published an article titled “Don’t blame clean energy for rising electric bills.”[i] The article claims that wind and solar power are “the cheapest energy around.” There is some truth to wind and solar power being relatively inexpensive, but that’s only when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining. However, this…
Last weekend, the Louisville Courier Journal and the Lexington Herald Leader published an op-ed by Dependable Power First Kentucky Executive Director Katelyn Bunning on the danger to Kentucky’s electricity supply caused by overreach by federal regulators. We encourage you to read the full piece here: “EPA, activists want to control Kentucky’s energy future. We should…
Kentuckians are sounding off on the EPA’s Carbon Rule that would put the state’s electric reliability and economy at risk. In a series of news articles, social media postings, and press releases, Kentucky leaders are voicing their strong opposition to the regulation and the damage it poses to the state. In a press release and…
Yesterday, Kentucky joined 24 other states in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent carbon rule. Dependable Power First Kentucky issued the following statement in response: “Kentucky has affirmed its leadership on energy policy by joining 24 other states in suing to block the EPA’s dangerous carbon rule, a decisive step toward securing a reliable…
The Kentucky General Assembly voted last month to set aside $3 million for an Electric Reliability Defense Program under the office of our state’s Attorney General. The reason for creating the program is to give the Attorney General the means to fight back against harmful federal policies and regulations. Although the program had bipartisan support,…
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