Community Activities

At today's high school, a flash drive is an essential supply. That's one reason why when Allen Central High School found itself in need, Kentucky Power provided 100 4G flash drives to the Floyd County school. Students are encouraged to use theirs to save their work completed in the school computer lab. It's one way we can support education in the communities we serve.

Ashland District line mechanics Chris Youngman, Austin Martin and Derrick McKinney participate in Career Day at Wurtland Elementary School in Greenup County. Students love checking out the bucket truck and asking the Kentucky Power employees questions about the work they do to supply power.

When Kentucky Power decided it was time to retire “Big Tom,” a 2001 bucket truck used in the field, the company donated the still useful vehicle to Ashland Community and Technical College for use in its Lineman Program.  The truck now is used to help students learn to work on utility poles and practice bucket truck rescue techniques.

Sheena Hensley, a customer service representative in Kentucky Power’s Hazard District, is one of several employees to volunteer each year for the annual Senior Games. Kentucky Power has served as the primary corporate sponsor of the games since they began in 2002.

Energy efficiency pays. Just ask supporters of the Greenup County War Memorial. They have received nearly $1,200 in incentives and matching funds from Kentucky Power after installing energy-saving LED lights at the memorial. The lights have cut their bills by more than 50 percent.

Richard Hess with Kentucky Power in Ashland reads to second graders at Olive Hill Elementary School in Carter County on Read to Me Day. Kentucky Power has participated in the annual community event since 2003 in an effort to support local schools, share safety tips and promote the importance of reading.

Kentucky Power’s External Affairs Manager Jimmy Keeton explains proper tree planting to a customer in Ashland, one of many to claim free tree saplings on Kentucky Power’s annual Tree Day event celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day.

Hazard District Line Coordinator Glen Combs helps a competitor in the annual Senior Games participate in the ring toss. Kentucky Power is a proud sponsor of the annual event.

Kentucky Power employees help a senior athlete compete in the annual Senior Games softball throw. Kentucky Power volunteers measure throws and assist participants during the games.

Pikeville High School teacher Traci Tackett shows off some 3-D designs created by her students with a 3-D printer. She received a Kentucky Power Teacher Vision Grant to fund the 3-D projects.

Dusty Roll, Kentucky Power’s region forestry supervisor, helps pass out saplings during Kentucky Power’s annual Tree Day.

Lawrence Co. Schools is the first system in Kentucky to benefit from an American Electric Power Foundation project to boost STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Kentucky Power awarded the $815,000 Credits Count grant to Ashland Community & Technical College to launch the STEM program in Lawrence County.