News Releases

There’s a neighborhood in Hazard that’s taken the title “new” to the next level. Residents of the Gurney’s Bend neighborhood, along with stakeholders in the project, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially begin their lives in the first new subdivision constructed in Hazard in 50 years. Construction of the much-needed neighborhood was, in part, thanks to a $100,000 contribution made by Kentucky Power through the AEP Foundation.

Kentucky Power recently awarded a $60,000 economic development grant to support the mission of One East Kentucky. The grant is funded through the Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grant (K-PEGG) program. 

On April 17, 2023, AEP and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., agreed to terminate the previously announced transaction under which AEP would sell its Kentucky operations to Liberty. Kentucky Power's distribution and transmission operations will remain AEP companies. AEP continues its commitment to providing safe and reliable service to customers in Eastern Kentucky and supporting economic growth and the energy future of the region.

AEP Teacher Vision Grants from Kentucky Power support projects of local educators that enhance student learning. The AEP Teacher Vision Grant program provides aid ranging from $100 to $500 to classroom teachers.

With the extreme cold temperatures experienced over the holidays, Kentucky Power wants customers to know where to go for help to manage upcoming utility bills and potential cold weather bill spikes.

Kentucky Power utility personnel are prepared to respond to service interruptions caused by arctic weather forecasted in its service area starting late this evening. The power company is urging customers to be prepared for the extreme cold coming in and potential outages. 

Before the cold, ice and snow become a common occurrence in eastern Kentucky weather forecasts, Kentucky Power is urging customers to take the necessary steps to be ready and stay safe throughout the winter.

Kentucky Power recently awarded a $30,000 economic development grant to Lawrence County. The grant is funded through the Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grant (KPEGG) program. 

More than 700 elementary students throughout 20 eastern Kentucky counties will be treated today to a riveting story read aloud by Kentucky Power volunteers about big dreams and perseverance.

Kentucky Power officials plan upgrades to the electric transmission system in Floyd and Johnson counties and are hosting an in-person open house to share the proposed project with the community.