Together, BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY), the economic development organization serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties, and Duke Energy are sparking economic growth by taking steps to make industrial land more competitive. BE NKY has participated in the Duke Energy Site Readiness program to prepare and improve properties for potential large industrial development and/or […]
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Duke Energy doles out $10k in funding to Gateway Foundation, other local nonprofits
The Duke Energy Foundation granted the Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation a $10,000 grant as part of the nonprofit’s 40-year anniversary celebration. In addition to Gateway, two Cincinnati-based nonprofits with operations in Northern Kentucky—the Adopt A Class Foundation and United Way of Greater Cincinnati—were granted $10,000. “Gateway Community and Technical College is grateful for […]
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Brief road closures coming to Hebron on Sunday due to utility work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office is notifying drivers of a series of brief closures on North Bend Road between Coral Drive and Overlook Drive in Hebron. Duke Energy will be installing new utility wiring across the road. The closures will take place on Sunday, July 14. There will be four, 15-minute closures on […]
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Erlanger family advocates for city barrier on cleared hillside
An Erlanger family is trying to get the city to add a barrier to the 18-foot drop on a city hillside following the removal of trees, but the city has been hesitant to spend taxpayer dollars on the project due to legal considerations.
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Tippy trash cans coming to Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence
Duke Energy granted Kenton County’s Department of Parks and Recreation $10,000 for the purchase of 13 tippy trash cans and lids at Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence, helping keep the environment clean and enjoyable for everyone.
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Covington mulls franchise agreement with electric companies. What does this mean for your electric bill?
The Covington Board of Commissioners is considering establishing regulations that would mandate a franchise agreement between the city and electric providers, specifically Duke Energy, who believes a franchise agreement would not be necessary.
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Northern Kentucky companies lead solar energy adoption
Renewable energy options are becoming increasingly important to both companies and site selection consultants. According to Area Development’s 20th Annual Consultants Survey, half of respondents said the need to meet sustainability goals and even achieve “net zero” emissions will moderately or greatly impact their clients. Many major domestic and international companies with operations in Northern […]
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Kentucky lawmakers gear up for veto overrides on Friday
Kentucky lawmakers plan to spend much of their first day back in session Friday overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes to six Senate bills, including one that would set new requirements for taking aging coal-fired power plants offline and another that would replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission with an independent gaming corporation.
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Duke Energy urges customers and excavators to call 811 before digging
Duke Energy is reminding customers and professional excavators to call 811 before digging to protect the nation’s underground utility infrastructure during National Safe Digging Month.
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Duke, Chamber oppose bill they say would increase costs to support coal
Duke Energy and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are opposing legislation that would make it harder to close aging power plants, resulting in increased energy costs and jeopardizing reliable service.