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The Paducah Power System Board of Directors today approved small adjustments in rates that will result in a net increase in customers’ bills of approximately 3%, effective July 1, 2026.  For the average residential customer using 1,000 kwh a month, that means an...

The Paducah Power System Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the offices of Paducah Power System located at 1500 Broadway, Paducah, KY to solicit oral or written comments regarding a proposal to...

The Paducah Power System (PPS) Board of Directors promoted Cory Hicks as the utility’s new Chief Executive Officer to replace retiring CEO Dave Carroll. Hicks has served since last July as Paducah Power’s Chief Strategy Officer. “Dave’s incredible leadership of PPS...

Our 2025 Lineman Interns have just wrapped up their third of eight weeks they will spend with our crews this summer. They are working alongside our linemen, learning about the career and trying to determine if it's the path for them. So far, they've been introduced to...

Paducah Power System CEO Dave Carroll received the James D. Donovan Individual Achievement Award June 10 at the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in New Orleans. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the...

By Marika Merritt, Business Systems Supervisor, Paducah Power System There are so many famous Black figures in our past and present that I could point out whose stories have garnered the attention and respect of, not just of those of us in the Black community, but...

Jeff Oliver, First Class Journeyman Lineman/Heavy Equipment Operator PPS Lineman Jeff Oliver knew at an early age he wanted to be a lineman, and that desire came from watching his dad, Jeff Oliver, Sr., who was a lineman for 38 years. To a seven-year-old boy, growing...

Beverly Wade-Customer Service Manager Tucked among some trees on a narrow side road in southern Illinois sits New Bethel Baptist Church. It’s the place where PPS Customer Service Manager Beverly Wade attends twice a week for services and bible study. It’s her...

From Monica Chandler, Customer Service Representative at the Contract Desk  “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” ― Dr. Martin Luther...

Jasmine Hill-Beauty Shop Bonds For PPS Customer Service Representative Jasmine Hill, a trip to the beauty shop is more than self-care and pampering. It’s a connection with strong women of all ages who have guided and supported her all her life. That link began with...