Kentucky Utilities Upgrades Infrastructure to Tackle Severe Weather Challenges
Investing in Resilience: Kentucky’s Utilities Prepare for the Future
In recent years, Kentuckians have witnessed an alarming increase in severe weather events, prompting utility providers like Louisville Gas and Electric (LGE) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) to invest significantly in their infrastructures. As the patterns of extreme weather evolve—evidenced by a notable increase in tornado occurrences and unprecedented flooding—these utilities are stepping up to ensure they can effectively respond to these challenges and continue to serve their customers reliably.
The Growing Need for Enhanced Infrastructure
Scientists, including those from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, have observed that the threats posed by Mother Nature are growing more intense, leading to the expansion of