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Sean Schaub appointed executive director of KNEDA

Jul 10, 2026, 7:12 AM

Sean Schaub joins KNEDA as executive director, leading efforts to expand Kentucky’s nuclear energy ecosystem, workforce development and economic growth.

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‘World of Coal Ash’ cements UK CAER as global leader

Jun 25, 2026, 7:44 AM

Discover how the World of Coal Ash conference positions UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research as a global leader in coal ash research, innovation and sustainability.

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UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

Apr 28, 2026, 7:16 AM

Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage — in the form of lithium-ion batteries.

Rodney Andrews, CAER director and KNEDA chair, at the announcement.

UK-administered KNEDA awards $8 million in inaugural grants

Mar 13, 2026, 6:21 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA), affiliated with the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), announced the first recipients of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program last Thursday in Frankfort.

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UK, DOE evaluating seismic hazards at Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant

Jan 23, 2026, 7:56 AM

The UK Center for Applied Energy Research, Kentucky Research Consortium for Energy and Environment and the UK Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy to characterize past seismic activity and evaluate future seismic hazard at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.

EPIC approves plan to balance Kentucky’s electricity growth, affordability and reliability

Jan 22, 2026, 7:49 AM

The Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory Commission approved a comprehensive plan to help Kentucky navigate a potential surge in electricity demand.

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CAER, state Energy and Environment Cabinet complete sustainable aviation fuel study

Oct 10, 2025, 7:46 AM

The UK Center for Applied Energy Research and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet have completed a risk assessment of representative fats, oils and grease feedstocks that can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Kentucky.

Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens

Oct 2, 2025, 7:16 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for funds.

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Research Advancing Kentucky: Santillan-Jimenez focuses on future fuels

Sep 25, 2025, 7:14 AM

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez focuses on turning unwanted cheap or waste oils from algae, plants or used cooking grease into less-polluting fuels that can directly replace gasoline, diesel or jet fuel.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Jewell’s work to better build infrastructure

Sep 25, 2025, 6:00 AM

Bob Jewell’s work focuses on developing concrete and cement materials that are stronger, more durable and produce less carbon dioxide than traditional options.

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