Kentucky Power recently hosted a workshop at Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC), providing on campus access to career resources, customer service assistance and information about its EnergyAdvantage programs. The event coincided with a $10,000 Kentucky Power Foundation grant presented to the college to support campus food pantry operations. Foundation grants are funded solely through shareholder dollars and not recovered in rates.
External Affairs Managers Ryan Lake and Ryan Howell talk to HCTC students.
Kentucky Power launched EnergyAdvantage programs last year to help residential and business customers lower electric usage and reduce bills. The programs include professional energy audits for qualified residential and commercial customers, which identify cost saving opportunities and offer incentives for upgrades to more energy efficient products.
“Bringing these resources to campus made it easy for students to get answers and sign up for programs that can reduce their energy costs,” said Carla Seals, HCTC Dean of Advancement. “We were pleased to partner with Kentucky Power and EnergyAdvantage support staff to provide practical support where students need it most.”
In addition to in-person assistance with EnergyAdvantage enrollment and questions, students received career guidance and job connection resources.
“Kentucky Power doesn’t just talk about community support — we invest in it,” said Ryan Howell, external affairs manager. “Our goal for this event was to provide dependable short- and long-term support. Whether students rely on the campus pantry or are exploring ways to lower their electric bills through energy efficiency programs, we wanted to deliver the right resources for each student to provide the help needed most.”
During the event, HCTC President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jennifer Lindon, was presented a $10,000 grant award from the Kentucky Power Foundation to expand student access to food resources through the college’s food pantry.
“At HCTC, nearly seven in ten students face significant financial need, yet continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience,” said Dr. Lindon. “We are grateful for local community partners like Kentucky Power who invest in our students and help fuel the future workforce, including the support of our food pantry, which will make a meaningful difference for students experiencing food insecurity.
The Kentucky Power Foundation, part of the American Electric Power Foundation, awards grants within communities served by Kentucky Power. The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) and its operating subsidiaries, including Kentucky Power. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives in communities served by AEP and initiatives outside AEP’s 11-state service area. As an independent, non-profit philanthropic organization, the Foundation is funded solely through shareholder dollars.
The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and by meeting basic needs for emergency shelter, affordable housing and the elimination of hunger. Other Foundation support may be offered to protect the environment, promote healthcare and safety, and enrich life through art, music and civic vitality.