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Fitch Affirms Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency’s IDR at ‘A’; Outlook Stable

Posted on August 26, 2024 (August 26, 2024) by hatfield developer

Fitch Ratings – New York – 26 Aug 2024: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency’s (KYMEA) ratings at ‘A’: –All-requirements project obligations; –Issuer Default Rating (IDR). The rating outlook is stable. VIEW ADDITIONAL RATING DETAILS The ‘A’ ratings reflect Fitch’s assessment of KYMEA’s evolving composition and business strategy, as well […]

KYMEA Announces KYMEA Energy Center I RICE Power Plant Project

Posted on August 14, 2024 (August 14, 2024) by hatfield developer

Madisonville, KY – The Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) and the City of Madisonville are proud to announce the development of the KYMEA Energy Center I, a natural gas electric generating facility. This project marks a significant milestone in KYMEA’s journey towards a more sustainable and reliable energy future. The KYMEA Energy Center I, located […]

KYMEA Welcomes Benham as its Newest All Requirements Member

Posted on March 29, 2024 (March 29, 2024) by hatfield developer

On March 28, 2024, KYMEA’s All Requirements (AR) Project Committee and Board of Directors voted to
approve the Electric Plant Board of the City of Benham (Benham) request to become KYMEA’s newest AR
member. Benham joins the existing AR […]

KYMEA Welcomes Berea as its Newest All Requirements Member

Posted on March 5, 2024 (March 5, 2024) by hatfield developer

On February 22, 2024, KYMEA’s All Requirements (AR) Project Committee and Board of Directors voted to approve the City of Berea Municipal Utilities’ (Berea) request to become KYMEA’s newest AR member. […]

KYMEA and RWE Break Ground on Largest Solar Project in Kentucky

Posted on July 27, 2023 (July 27, 2023) by hatfield developer

On July 26, 2023, Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) and RWE broke ground on the Ashwood Solar I Project (Ashwood), the largest solar project in the Commonwealth. Ashwood will be constructed and operated by RWE Clean Energy, a subsidiary of RWE AG, with an agreement that calls for KYMEA to purchase 100% of the energy […]