Kentucky
News
Bill would require renewable energy, Lexington Herald-Leader, February 11, 2010
Renewable energy requirement urged in Ky., The Courier-Journal, January 31, 2010
Report: Appalachian States Should Look Beyond Coal, ABC News, January 19, 2010
Reports Relevant to Kentucky
A few statistics about renewable energy in Kentucky and an oppurtunity to get involved.
Yes We Can: Southern Solutions for a National Renewable Energy Standard
An extensive report about the ample renewable resources in the south-eastern US, including details about how the region could comply with a strong federal RES.
Kentucky Sets Incentives for Biofuels and Renewable Energy
A report about energy legislation signed on the same day by Governor Ernie Fletcher about biofuels and renewable energy.
Governor Beshear Unveils First-Ever Comprehensive Energy Plan
A report on Governor Beshear's plan, which includes a state RES, and on the need for Kentucky to move towards green energy.
Wood to Energy: Community Economic Profile
An article about the biomass potential in several counties in Kentucky, taking into account wood supplies, traveling time to the center of the county, and the economic impact of the operation.
Kentucky Biomass & Bioenergy Overview
A brief report from the SunGrant Initiative on bioenergy in Kentucky.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Kentucky.
State Activities & Partnerships
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.
A summary of the renewable energy potential in Kentucky, going especially into solar potential.
A summary of the wind power capacity in Kentucky and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Kentucky (select your state).
Hydropower projects and potential in Kentucky, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
