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Furnaces are kicking on across the region, and with them comes the annual question: what’s winter going to cost this year? The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Winter Fuels Outlook last week, and the answer depends a lot on how you heat your home. For many households here, […]
If the stretch leading into the Fourth of July felt brutal, you weren’t alone. A heat dome settled over much of the country, with extreme heat warnings across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. It also put the regional power grid that serves most of our area through one of its toughest […]
Severe weather season got an early, busy start this month. Tornado watches stretched across the Ohio Valley on March 11, and more damaging storms rolled through Kentucky and southern Indiana on March 15 and 16. Our thoughts are with the communities that were hit hard. When storms like these hit, […]
Daylight saving time started this past Sunday, and suddenly it’s light out at dinner again. Solar owners are noticing something else, too: the numbers in their monitoring apps are starting to climb. Spring is solar’s comeback season. It’s also the perfect time for a quick once-over of your system. The […]
Last year, we told you that Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) had asked to raise their rates. (Here’s our original post on the proposal.) Now we know how it turned out. On February 16, 2026, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) approved new rates for both […]
After last month’s ice storm, a lot of homeowners across our area have been up in the attic with a flashlight or on the phone with a roofer. So it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we’re hearing right now is: “If I put solar panels on […]
A major winter storm is moving into our region this weekend. Forecasters are warning of heavy snow, sleet and damaging ice, especially across Kentucky and southern Indiana, with winter storm warnings in effect across much of the area. Ice on trees and power lines is what typically causes long outages, […]
It’s Christmas Eve. The lights are up, the neighbors have made their best efforts, and somewhere in the back of your mind is a small question: what is all this going to do to my electric bill? The answer depends almost entirely on one thing: whether your lights are LED […]
Electric rates in Louisville have gone up again—and more increases are expected. If you’re a homeowner in Jefferson County, solar can offer long-term stability and serious savings. Beat the Utility Company at Its Own Game With LG&E’s rates fluctuating year after year, many Louisville residents are choosing solar to take […]
If you’re a homeowner in Columbus, OH, you’ve probably noticed your electric bills creeping higher year after year. Utility rate hikes aren’t just a possibility—they’re a reality, and they’re happening more often. The good news? Solar energy offers a powerful way to take control and protect your household budget. Electric […]