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.
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Fort Thomas considers major change in funding for street program
Fort Thomas city council’s Law, Labor and License committee is recommending the city change the way it funds its street and sidewalk improvement program. The switch would be a major change for the city that has funded its annual streets program through cost-sharing with affected property owners. Those who own property along the streets scheduled […]
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Here’s how to identify a natural gas leak
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 8 to 14, Duke Energy is reminding its customers how to recognize a natural gas leak. National Fire Prevention Week is an annual observance to educate the public on steps individuals can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Train […]
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Walton property awarded Duke Energy Site Readiness grant
Duke Energy recently issued a $10,000 site readiness grant to a property on Dixie Highway in Walton, according to a recent press release. The grant will allow the site to be more easily developed by businesses interested in moving to the area, Walton Mayor Gabe Brown told LINK nky. “The Duke Energy Site Readiness Program […]
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Vacant buildings in Ludlow/Newport get new life from urban revitalization grants
Duke Energy and the Catalytic Fund distributed grants to restore three properties, one in Ludlow and two in Newport. The program, launched in 2011, has distributed over $3.3 million to more than 100 grantees across Greater Cincinnati. The grants typically provide funding for pre-development costs and serve as catalysts for further economic development in the […]
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How to be as energy efficient as possible ahead of this week’s high temps
Hot summer weather can mean more energy use and higher energy bills. And this week will be a scorcher, with highs in the 90s expected every day and temperatures possibly reaching 100 on Thursday. Here are some no and low-cost ways to save energy around the home: Change air filters regularly. A dirty air filter […]
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Fort Wright votes to renew cable providers’ franchise agreement
Fort Wright voted to renew their franchise agreement with Spectrum at an Aug. 2 city council meeting. Cable companies enter these agreements with cities to install lines and other infrastructure in the city’s public right-of-way. In exchange, they pay the city a franchising fee, which generates a small amount of revenue for the city. Fort […]
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Dial before you dig; Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day
National Safe Digging Day (also known as 811 Day) is observed on Aug. 11, and Duke Energy is reminding people of the importance of calling 811 before digging. Dialing before digging helps to protect the nation’s underground utility infrastructure, prevent potential injury, and avoid electric and natural gas outages, a news release from Duke Energy […]
