LG&E and KU

LG&E and KU spokesperson Drew Gardner says to reach out to an HVAC technician to make sure it’s running efficiently, and to frequently check its air filter.

Officials with Lexington’s biggest power company, Kentucky Utilities, say nearly everyone in Fayette County has had power restored following the remnants of Hurricane Helene last Friday.

It’s being used to research the effectiveness of wind energy in the Commonwealth. The utility finished construction at the end of February, and tested it through March.

Utility companies are warning Kentuckians to stay away from any downed trees or power lines as they continue to restore power to residents.

Forecasts from the National Weather Service say temperatures in central Kentucky could drop to single digits this weekend.

Power company LG&E and KU says they’re bringing in extra crews to the region so they’re prepared in case of any outages. They’ve been in contact with the National Weather Service in order to have crews in the right places when they’re needed.

Public comment hearings began Monday evening on a proposal from utility company LG&E and KU. It would retire and replace one-third of their coal-fired power plants.