Kentucky Power brought on-campus access to career resources, customer service assistance and information about its Energy/Advantage programs to Hazard Community and Technical College. The recent workshop also included a $10,000 grant from the Kentucky Power Foundation for the college’s food pantry.
Kentucky Power launched EnergyAdvantage programs last year to help residential and business customers lower their electric usage and reduce bills. The programs include professional energy audits for qualified residential and commercial customers, which identify cost-saving opportunities and offer incentives for upgrades to more energy-efficient products.
“Bringing these resources to campus made it easy for students to get answers and sign up for programs that can reduce their energy costs,” said Carla Seals, HCTC Dean of Advancement. “We were pleased to partner with Kentucky Power and EnergyAdvantage support staff to provide practical support where students need it most.”
In addition to in-person assistance with EnergyAdvantage enrollment and questions, students received career guidance and job connection resources.
“Kentucky Power doesn’t just talk about community support; we invest in it,” said Ryan Howell, external affairs manager. “Our goal for this event was to provide dependable short- and long-term support. Whether students rely on the campus pantry or are exploring ways to lower their electric bills through energy efficiency programs, we wanted to deliver the right resources for each student to provide the help needed most.”
During the event, Dr. Jennifer Lindon, HCTC president and CEO, was presented with a $10,000 grant award from the Kentucky Power Foundation to expand student access to food resources through the college’s food pantry.
“At HCTC, nearly seven in 10 students face significant financial need, yet continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience,” said Dr. Lindon. “We are grateful for local community partners like Kentucky Power who invest in our students and help fuel the future workforce, including the support of our food pantry, which will make a meaningful difference for students experiencing food insecurity.
The Kentucky Power Foundation, part of the American Electric Power Foundation, awards grants in communities served by Kentucky Power. According to the company, those grants are funded solely by shareholder dollars and are not recovered through customer rates.
The American Electric Power Foundation supports charitable efforts in communities served by AEP and, in some cases, outside its 11-state service area. The foundation focuses on education, including STEM, as well as basic needs such as hunger relief, emergency shelter and affordable housing. It also may support environmental protection, health and safety, and arts and civic programs.