“When crews return from working at the end of a long day, many of the guys
share stories with us about the many acts of kindness from our members,”
says Lisa Vincent, Kenergy Communication Manager.
“These men are working long, hard hours in very unfavorable conditions.”
They appreciate more than words can express the kind gestures. They have
been offered hot drinks and food. Many have offered to clear paths so the
utility trucks could access the roads. Offices have been stocked with
home-baked cookies and cakes. In addition, community support has been
overwhelming. Churches and other local organizations have served hot meals
to the crews at the end of the day,” adds Vincent.
Since the beginning of the ice storm Kenergy has restored power to
approximately 31,000 members. There is still work to be done. Significant
progress has been made to the 3-phase lines that serve large numbers of
members. “However, the winds and rain we have experienced today have slowed
progress. In fact, in some areas outages have increased slightly. Mother
nature isn’t working in our favor right now,” says Kenergy President and CEO
Sandy Novick.
Kenergy is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution cooperative,
serving customers in all or portions of 14 western Kentucky counties. The
corporate headquarters is in Henderson with service centers being located in
Owensboro, Hanson, Hartford, Hawesville and Marion.
share stories with us about the many acts of kindness from our members,”
says Lisa Vincent, Kenergy Communication Manager.
“These men are working long, hard hours in very unfavorable conditions.”
They appreciate more than words can express the kind gestures. They have
been offered hot drinks and food. Many have offered to clear paths so the
utility trucks could access the roads. Offices have been stocked with
home-baked cookies and cakes. In addition, community support has been
overwhelming. Churches and other local organizations have served hot meals
to the crews at the end of the day,” adds Vincent.
Since the beginning of the ice storm Kenergy has restored power to
approximately 31,000 members. There is still work to be done. Significant
progress has been made to the 3-phase lines that serve large numbers of
members. “However, the winds and rain we have experienced today have slowed
progress. In fact, in some areas outages have increased slightly. Mother
nature isn’t working in our favor right now,” says Kenergy President and CEO
Sandy Novick.
Kenergy is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution cooperative,
serving customers in all or portions of 14 western Kentucky counties. The
corporate headquarters is in Henderson with service centers being located in
Owensboro, Hanson, Hartford, Hawesville and Marion.
