Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

06/09/2026

Learn about basic changes you can make to your home and behavior in order to have a more comfortable, healthier, more energy efficient home.

06/08/2026

The mine rescue competition is more than a test of skill. It's a chance for miners to train in realistic emergency scenarios that could save lives on the job.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the Kentucky Division of Mine Safety help design challenges that closely mirror real-world hazards such as toxic gases, roof falls, and mine collapses. The event serves as both hands-on training and a celebration of the mining industry's ongoing commitment to keeping workers safe.

The 2026 Kentucky Mining Institute (KMI) Mine Rescue Contest took place May 31st – June 4th at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY, bringing together 25 of the best mine rescue teams and safety professionals in the nation. Here's a great video of the event.

The 2026 Kentucky Mining Institute (KMI) Mine Rescue Contest took p...

06/08/2026

Prescribed burn season is over, but here's a boots-on-the-ground look at the how and why Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves does this work to protect and preserve our native plants and grasses.

Before a single flame touches the grass, a prescribed burn has already happened on paper. For Zach Beyer, burn boss with the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP), prescribed fire is not guess…

06/05/2026

Sec. John Lyons attend this event today and we couldn't be prouder of the partnerships that have made this happen!
In total, $11.5 million dollars went to support infrastructure and the land.

From roadways into the community, utilities and more, these dollars are helping make Chestnut Ridge a home for flood survivors. Gov. Beshear and all of us at Team Kentucky have kept our promise to be there until every life and structure is rebuilt.
We now have eight high-ground communities!

🎉 Just one more day until we celebrate Chestnut Ridge! 🏡

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow, Friday, June 5, as we celebrate the progress, partnership, and community spirit behind the Chestnut Ridge development.

This special event is a chance to come together and recognize what’s possible when people, organizations, and communities work side by side to create more opportunities for families in Eastern Kentucky. We’re proud of the momentum building at Chestnut Ridge and excited to share this milestone with all of you.

Whether you’ve supported this project, partnered with us along the way, or simply care about the future of our region, we’d love to have you there!

📍 Chestnut Ridge - near the Knott County Sportsplex
GPS Coordinates: 37.418160, -82.927363
🕒 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Come celebrate the completion of our first 17 homes - and the start of 10 more - with us!

06/05/2026

Today is World Environment Day, a reminder that protecting our environment starts with the choices we make every day.

From conserving energy and reducing waste to protecting our water, forests, and wildlife, small actions can create lasting impacts for future generations. Together, we can help keep Kentucky's natural resources healthy, resilient, and thriving.

Join us in celebrating World Environment Day by taking one step, big or small, to make a difference in your community and for our planet. 🌎💚

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Catch this important discussion about the spotted lantern fly from Kentucky Division of Forestry 's Barbara Karsnitz about tracking this invasive species in Kentucky with the UK Forestry Extension. Find out more here FromtheWoodsToday.com

What’s got spots all over and totally sucks (tree sap)? It’s the spotted lanternfly, one of Kentucky’s newest invasive pests. Join us as Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Entomology, teaches about the spotted lanternfly and what it means for your trees.

The battle against the spotted lanternfly is heating up and our trees are on the front lines. Barbara Karsnitz, Kentucky Division of Forestry, will discuss what they are doing to track populations of this new invasive in Kentucky. All this and more tomorrow, 6/3, at 11 a.m. on From the Woods Today. FromtheWoodsToday.com

06/03/2026

This 9,600 sqft center will serve as an emergency operations center, 911 call center and a fire department for Elliott County residents.

It will also serve as a warming center and shelter during time of need for residents. First responders will utilize it as a classroom for continuing education. Currently, Elliott County has no emergency operations center and the old fire department building is in need of costly repairs.

This is a great investment in the county's residents!

06/02/2026

Save energy. Lower utility bills. Take home free tools.💡

Join us Thursday, June 11th from 6–7 PM at the Scott County Extension Office for a FREE Home Energy Efficiency Workshop! Learn simple DIY upgrades, gain valuable insights into the current energy landscape, and receive a free energy efficiency kit packed with helpful tools and resources to make your home more comfortable and cost-efficient.

Energy Efficiency Workshops are a component of the Central Kentucky Energy Education Project funded by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, through the combined efforts of the following organizations: Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program, and Bluegrass Greensource.

Visit bggreensource.org/home-energy-workshops/ for more information!