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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.

an arial view of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant

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.

Energy Planning & Inventory Commission

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.

John Anthony working in his lab

‘I am a UK Innovator’: College of Arts and Sciences’ John Anthony

Nov 6, 2025, 7:28 AM

In this Q&A, John Anthony describes his work developing new molecules for semiconductor applications and how this research helps train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists. His award-winning contributions have positioned him among UK’s most highly cited researchers.

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez working in a lab

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.

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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.

a distillery worker fills a Jim Beam barrel

University of Kentucky Beam Institute, partners reach success in phase one of hydrogen-based spirit production

Sep 30, 2025, 9:53 AM

A hydrogen-natural gas blended spirit has been distilled and barreled at the University of Kentucky’s on-site distillery.

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez presenting an experiment to others in a lab

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.

Bob Jewell (far left) with lab members

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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Research Advancing Kentucky: Andrews’ effort to protect communities

Sep 18, 2025, 6:01 AM

Sponsored by the U.S. NSG, DOD and DOE, Rodney Andrews leads experts in advanced materials, defense technologies and energy infrastructure

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