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The following news clips highlight Kentucky involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
July 6, 2009
Obama Administration Awards More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
DOE delivered more than $153 million in Recovery Act funding on July 6 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding was awarded under DOE's State Energy Program. More
July 6, 2009
Obama Administration Delivers More than $288 Million for Weatherization Programs in Seven States
DOE delivered more than $288 million in Recovery Act funding on July 6 to expand weatherization assistance programs in Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. The funds will help these states achieve their goal of weatherizing more than 91,000 homes of families earning low incomes. More
April 18, 2008
Three New Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefineries to Receive $86 Million in Funding
DOE announced on April 18 that it will invest $86 million over the next four years into three cellulosic ethanol biorefineries, located in Washington County, Kentucky, Old Town, Maine, and Vonore, Tennessee. More
September 5, 2007
Kentucky Sets Incentives for Biofuels and Renewable Energy
A new law in Kentucky creates significant tax credits and rebates for companies that build and operate new large biofuel and renewable power facilities. It also creates tax credits of $1 per gallon for renewable diesel, grain-derived ethanol, and cellulosic ethanol. More
April 16, 2007
Kentucky Governor Announces Biodiesel Grant
Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced a $25,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Energy Policy for biodiesel storage and distribution projects that will help expand the use of biodiesel in eastern, central, and southeastern Kentucky. More
October 23, 2006
Kentucky Governor Elevates Energy Office, Commits $1 Million to Energy Efficiency
Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher moved the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy into the Governor's Office to demonstrate the importance he places on energy policy. He ordered the office to commit $1 million to energy efficiency initiatives. More
May 25, 2005
Toyota to Manufacture Camry Hybrids in Kentucky
Toyota will begin building a hybrid-electric version of its top- selling Camry at its Georgetown, Kentucky, assembly plant in late 2006, marking the first North American production of a hybrid vehicle by the automaker. The announcement follows record sales of hybrid vehicles in the United States. More
February 7, 2005
Kentucky Governor Publishes Comprehensive Energy Plan
The Commonwealth of Kentucky released a comprehensive energy plan that maintains economic imperatives while developing new, high-tech resources for the future. More
December 17, 2004
Kentucky College Building Receives LEED Certification
An administration building at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, is the state's first building to receive the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. More
