Utility installs three new electric vehicle charging stations in Kentucky

Three new electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Kentucky by Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities.

The initiative is part of the company’s EV Charging Station Program. The company has a plan to install 20 publicly-accessible charging stations across its service territories.

All three charging stations are accessible to the public. They are located on the campus of Morehead State University, in the City Hall parking lot in downtown Richmond, and at LG&E Center on Main Street in downtown Louisville.

“When we started this program, we had a vision of working to support customers’ interest in EVs by broadening charging infrastructure across the state, so they could have greater confidence should they choose to invest in one,” Beth McFarland, LG&E and KU vice president of Customer Services, said. “Thanks to the partnership of numerous agencies, cities and organizations, the EV charging stations we’ve been able to install now represent about 20 percent of public charging stations available in Kentucky. As a company, we’re really proud of that, but we’re even more proud of what that means for current and prospective EV drivers traveling through the state.”

The stations are all equipped with charging plugs that lock in the stand when not in use. They also have digital display screens and quick-pay options. LG&E and KU also offers interested eligible customers – including businesses, community entities and parking authorities – the opportunity to host their own electric vehicle charging stations.