Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is an environmentally responsible alternative to fossil fuels. Renewable energy comes from local resources that are continuously replenished, so it creates jobs in rural America; provides stable energy prices; improves national security; and reduces urban smog and pollution. Select a topic below to learn more about renewable energy in Kentucky.

Biofuels - and Biofuel Considerations for producers
Biomass
Geothermal
Hydroelectric Power
Solar Energy
Wind Energy

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells - storing renewable energy
Green Power - purchasing renewable energy

Resources

Energy Program (UK College of Agriculture) External Link
Developing technologies, resources, markets and codes & standards.

Renewable Resource Data Center
RReDC provides information on several types of renewable energy resources in the United States, in the form of publications, data, and maps.

Kentucky Mesonet
A network of automated and climate monitoring stations being developed by the Kentucky Climate Center at Western Kentucky University.

	Incentives
	Incentives are available to help homeowners and businesses install renewable energy and energy efficiency. [More...] DSIRE Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.

	Grid Connection
	The Interstate Renewable Energy Council publishes Connecting to the Grid , a guide that addresses interconnection issues relevant to all distributed generation technologies. PSC opens Case 2008-00169 to establish interconnection and net metering guidelines in accordance with Senate Bill 83 (2008). Summary

Last Updated 12/8/2009

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