Below you will find a list of press releases that are more than 180 days old.  To view a press release, click on the title.

• Governor Fletcher Awards $49,993 to Stimulate Biodiesel Infrastructure in Central and Eastern Kentucky
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Access to Clean, Renewable Fuels is an Important Component of the Governor’s Energy Strategy
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER JOINS OTHER STATE LEADERS TO DISCUSS ENERGY ACTION PLAN FOR KENTUCKY
  Tuesday, November 28, 2006
  Governor’s Office of Energy Policy, Duke Energy host energy efficiency summit
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $170,000 ENERGY GRANT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE AND THE KENTUCKY POLLUTION PREVENTION CENTER
  Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER TO DISCUSS ACTION PLAN FOR KENTUCKY AT ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUMMIT
  Wednesday, November 22, 2006
  Governor’s Office of Energy Policy, Duke Energy spearhead effort
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY’S MOVE TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
  Monday, October 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that the Office of Energy Policy has been moved to the Governor’s office and will now be called the Governor’s Office of Energy Policy.
• Governor Fletcher Celebrates October 4, 2006 ENERGY STAR® Change a Light Day
  Thursday, October 05, 2006
  In an effort to help Kentucky save energy, money, and protect the environment, Governor Fletcher is encouraging Kentuckians to celebrate Wednesday, October 4, 2006 as ENERGY STAR Change a Light Day, with a pledge to change at least one light at home to an energy-efficient model.
• Kentucky To Receive Federal Grant to Increase Energy Efficiency in New Construction
  Wednesday, September 27, 2006
  Energy Office to Partner with University of Kentucky and KCTCS for Education Project.
• Energy Awareness Conference
  Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  The Kentucky Energy Services Coalition (KESC) and the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) are hosting an Energy Awareness Conference today, September 20, at the Clarion Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER NAMES DIRECTOR OF THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY
  Tuesday, August 22, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has named Dr. Talina R. Mathews as the new executive director of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy.
• Energy Savings Highlighted at State Fair Exhibit
  Thursday, August 17, 2006
  The cost savings and energy efficiency of using ENERGY STAR qualified products and building practices will be showcased in a 3,000 sq ft exhibit at this year’s Kentucky State Fair.
• Kentucky’s First Four ENERGY STAR Schools Recognized
  Friday, July 21, 2006
  State officials presented ENERGY STAR recognition awards for the state's first four ENERGY STAR schools to representatives from Warren County and Jefferson County Public School Districts.
• SOUTHERN LEADERS RELEASE NEW PLAN TO ACHIEVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  On July 17, The Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, released a study of America’s liquid transportation fuel options. The study presents a comprehensive plan for United States energy security through the production of ultra-clean liquid transportation fuels from domestic resources, and sets an aggressive timeline for achieving energy independence by 2030.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER SIGNS BILL PROVIDING FURTHER TAX RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES
  Thursday, June 29, 2006
  House Bill 1 also provides additional tax incentives for FutureGen project.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER EXPANDS SPECIAL SESSION CALL TO INCLUDE CLEAN COAL FACILITY
  Friday, June 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher expanded the call for the current Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly to include legislation for tax exemptions for clean-coal facilities that will economically benefit the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy presented two checks for Owensboro Grain Biodiesel, LLC at Ground Breaking
  Monday, May 22, 2006
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy presented two checks, on behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, to Owensboro Grain Biodiesel, LLC at a ground breaking ceremony in Owensboro, KY.
• ENERGY STAR HOMES TAKE HOLD IN KENTUCKY
  Friday, May 12, 2006
  During the past year, more than 800 ENERGY STAR labeled homes have been constructed in Kentucky, with over 75 percent of those built by Arlinghaus Builders.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $95,176 ENERGY GRANT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY FOR ENERGY STAR® PROJECTS
  Thursday, May 04, 2006
  Consumer outreach, awareness of energy efficiency important to energy strategy
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES KENTUCKY'S FUTUREGEN SITE SELECTED
  Tuesday, May 02, 2006
  Mine Mouth Site in Henderson County Contains Tremendous Attributes for the $1 Billion Clean Coal Facility
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES MULTI-STATE EFFORT TO ATTRACT FUTUREGEN TO REGION
  Tuesday, May 02, 2006
  Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania Committed to Having Project Sited in Region
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER HONORS KENTUCKY’S 2006 ENERGY STAR® AWARD WINNERS
  Thursday, March 30, 2006
  Kentucky became only the fourth state in the nation to be declared an ENERGY STAR partner during a ceremony today in Frankfort. Also recognized were Kentucky’s 2006 ENERGY STAR national award winners.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $295,000 INVESTMENT IN SEVEN ENERGY RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR KENTUCKY
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Project Secures an Additional $1.13 Million in Federal Funds
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER SIGNS HOUSE BILL 275 INTO LAW
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  Bill will help ensure low-cost electricity for co-op members
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD TO WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  $352,999 grant leverages additional $312,000 to promote mercury research at WKU
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $300,000 IN ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SEED SOLICITATION FOR STATE UNIVERSITIES
  Tuesday, February 07, 2006
  Governor Fletcher announced today that a $300,000 solicitation for proposals has been released by the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (KOEP). The funding is available to promote energy research and development at Kentucky’s public universities.
• Kentucky Joins ENERGY STAR Challenge
  Friday, January 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced that Kentucky has joined a national challenge to improve the energy efficiency of state-owned buildings by 10 percent or more.
• Governor Fletcher Awards $170,000 in Energy Grants to Benefit Kentucky’s Schools
  Tuesday, December 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced December 22 that $170,000 in grants has been awarded by the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (KOEP) to benefit Kentucky Schools.
• Save Energy this Winter with Help from ENERGY STAR
  Tuesday, December 20, 2005
  The average American household spends $1,500 annually on energy bills, and that figure may go up as much as 50 percent this year. Find out if your home is ready for the winter by taking the EPA Home Energy Quiz.
• Caywood Elementary Unveiled as an Energy Efficient School
  Monday, October 31, 2005
  On October 23, Kenton County Schools held a community grand opening of its new James A. Caywood Elementary School in Edgewood, Kentucky. The new elementary school has been designed by the architectural firm of Piaskowy & Cooper to include outstanding energy conservation techniques.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Celebrates “ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Day” in Kentucky
  Monday, October 03, 2005
  To help Kentucky reduce emissions and save energy and money at the same time, First Lady Glenna Fletcher is encouraging Kentuckians to celebrate Wednesday, October 5th, as “ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Day,” with a pledge to change one light at home to an energy-efficient model.
• Bluegrass Energy Expo to be Held Sept. 24 and 25
  Thursday, September 15, 2005
  The Bluegrass Energy Expo will help you learn how investing in energy efficiency can save you money and increase your home’s comfort and value, while improving Kentucky’s economy, environment, and energy security.
• Gasoline Situation Gradually Improving
  Tuesday, September 06, 2005
  On Friday Governor Fletcher requested the U.S. EPA temporarily suspend the regulations mandating the sale of specialty reformulated gasoline, or “boutique fuels,” in certain parts of Kentucky. Fortunately, due to improving petroleum operations in the Gulf Coast, Kentucky was able to withdraw the request.
• Petroleum Pipelines Coming Back Online
  Thursday, September 01, 2005
  Gasoline pipelines that supply the Southeast were back online Thursday, but were not operating at full capacity. In addition, the Capline, a major crude oil pipeline delivering to many Midwest refineries from the Gulf Coast, was restarted Thursday and was operating at reduced rates after a four-day shutdown.
• Hurricane Katrina Impacts Petroleum
  Thursday, September 01, 2005
  Hurricane Katrina disrupted supplies of crude oil and caused the shutdown of refineries and pipelines along the gulf coast. As a result, Kentucky and other states are facing a tightening of supply for both gasoline and diesel fuel.
• Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium Holds First Partnership Meeting
  Thursday, August 25, 2005
  On August 17 in Louisville, Ky., various organizations, state agencies, and corporations came together for the first partnership meeting of the Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium (KREC). The consortium is designed to conduct and facilitate research and educate the public about problems and issues that relate to efficient energy use, renewable energy production and other activities of importance to Kentucky agriculture, rural communities and related industries.
• Energy Savings Highlighted at State Fair Exhibit
  Wednesday, August 17, 2005
  The cost savings and energy efficiency of using ENERGY STAR-qualified products and building practices will be showcased in a 3,000 sq ft exhibit at this year’s Kentucky State Fair. The exhibit will feature a model of an ENERGY STAR-qualified home under construction, overhead plasma screens offering continuous audio-visual education and ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances.
• Biodiesel Information Kit Sent to School Superintendents and Transportation Directors
  Tuesday, August 16, 2005
  On August 15, school superintendents and transportation directors across Kentucky were sent a Jump on Board with Biodiesel kit. The kit was created to explain how fleet managers can begin using biodiesel in their bus fleets in three easy steps.
• Ethanol and Biodiesel are the Focus of an LRC Subcommittee on Energy Meeting
  Friday, August 12, 2005
  On Aug. 12, John Davies, Director of the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (KOEP) testified at the Legislative Research Commission’s Special Subcommittee on Energy meeting. The speakers at the meeting discussed the use of biodiesel and ethanol in Kentucky.
• Simple Steps to Cool Your World with ENERGY STAR
  Monday, August 01, 2005
  Kentuckians, you should Cool Your World with ENERGY STAR this summer. If homeowners take these simple steps recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, they will save energy, stay comfortable and help protect the environment.
• Biomass-Related Policies and Incentives Workshop Held
  Monday, July 25, 2005
  July 11 through 13 in Hebron, Kentucky, the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), in conjunction with several other biomass and clean energy groups, sponsored a workshop for participants to learn how to develop biomass related policies and incentives.
• Alvaton Elementary will be an Energy Efficient School
  Thursday, July 07, 2005
  On June 24, Warren County Schools held an introduction of the construction practices of its new Alvaton Elementary School. The school showcases innovative construction techniques that make the building more efficient and cost-effective.
• New Visitor Center Opens at Bernheim Forest
  Tuesday, July 05, 2005
  The Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, located in Clermont, Kentucky, opened a new visitor center on April 9. The building is a model example of sustainable architecture and energy efficiency.
• Easy Ways to Save Gasoline
  Thursday, June 30, 2005
  With the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, many drivers are planning to hit the road. Kentucky drivers will find prices averaging $2.16 or more for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline. With gas prices so high, motorists should consider ways to save money at the pump. You can save money while reducing both fuel consumption and air pollution by following some of these tips.
• Office of Energy Policy Participates in the Midwest Regional Energy Assurance Exercise
  Monday, June 27, 2005
  The Midwest Regional Energy Assurance Exercise, titled Blue Sand, took place on June 6-7 in Indianapolis Indiana. The exercise allowed Kentucky energy officials to identify strengths and weaknesses in our infrastructure and helped to better prepare the state to respond and mitigate energy disruptions during a crisis.
• Office of Energy Policy Goes Hybrid
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  The Office of Energy Policy (OEP), an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, has added a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid to the cabinet’s vehicle fleet. The new vehicle is one of eight hybrid SUVs currently in use in Kentucky state government.
• Cool Summer Tips to Save Energy
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  During the hot weather you can cut your cooling costs and lower your energy bill. Here are some tips to help you save both money and energy this summer.
• Commercial Building Energy Code Workshops to be Held in Lexington and Louisville
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Beginning today, the first of two workshops on the Commercial Energy Code and Beyond will be held. Continuing education credits are available for architects and other building professionals.
• High Performance Home Workshops to be Held Across Kentucky
  Wednesday, June 15, 2005
  Beginning June 15, three, one-day workshops on High Performance Homes and HVAC Systems, as well as three separate one-day workshops on Building the High Performance Home will be held in cities across Kentucky. Continuing education credits are available for architects and other building professionals.
• Jason Bentley Presents Energy Awards at Pennyrile Area Development District Annual Banquet
  Wednesday, June 15, 2005
  On June 13, Jason Bentley, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, presented two awards for outstanding energy achievement at the Pennyrile Area Development District Annual Banquet in Hopkinsville.
• Larry Turner Appointed to the State Energy Advisory Board
  Tuesday, June 07, 2005
  Dr. Larry Turner, associate dean for extension and director of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB).
• Tour Held of Ethanol Plant
  Monday, May 23, 2005
  On May 20, the University of Kentucky, through the use of a grant secured by the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, sponsored a tour of the Commonwealth Agri-Energy Ethanol plant in Hopkinsville. 
• Melissa Howell Named Southeast Region Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year
  Friday, May 13, 2005
  Melissa Howell, coordinator of the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC), has been named Southeast Region Coordinator of the Year by Clean Cities, a U.S. Department of Energy initiative to promote alternative fuels and overall fuel efficiency.
• Tour of Biodiesel Plant to be Held
  Wednesday, May 11, 2005
  The Kentucky Office of Energy Policy and the University of Kentucky will sponsor a tour of the Griffin Industries Biodiesel Plant in Butler, Ky., on Thursday, May 12.
• Kentucky Division of Energy Realigned Into the New Office of Energy Policy
  Thursday, April 21, 2005
  On April 26, the staff of the Division of Energy will be relocated to the twelfth floor of the Capital Plaza Tower and the office will be called the Office of Energy Policy.
• Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show Features ENERGY STAR Exhibits
  Wednesday, March 30, 2005
  Highlights of the 2005 Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show include the ENERGY STAR home exhibits presented by Blue Grass Energy and the University of Kentucky (UK) Cooperative Extension Service.  The showcase will be held in Lexington's Heritage Hall and runs March 31-April 3.
• Energy Savings Addressed During Energy Awareness Month
  Monday, October 11, 2004
  October is Energy Awareness Month - Bluegrass Energy Expo will be held Oct. 16 and 17.