Christian Appalachian Project received over $58,600 in incentives from Kentucky Power for implementing multiple energy-saving projects.

CAP earned the financial incentives through Kentucky Power’s Commercial Incentive program after completing four energy efficiency projects in 2016, including high efficiency lighting and variable speed drives. About $32,500 of the incentives were for upgrades to the heating and lighting systems at the former Island Creek coal maintenance facility, which now will be used as CAP’s headquarters. Kentucky Power presented Christian Appalachian Project with a check at its August board meeting. 

“The incentives provided by the Kentucky Power Commercial Incentive Program have given us additional funds to support our mission of building hope, transforming lives and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia,” said Danny Purcell, Christian Appalachian Project’s Paintsville renovation project manager.

For more than 50 years, Christian Appalachian Project has worked in Eastern Kentucky to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, individuals with disabilities and seniors living in poverty. The nonprofit touches the lives of more than one million people each year.

 “Providing programs that encourage investment in energy efficiency projects is one way we can help our customers save money and energy,” said E.J. Clayton, Kentucky Power’s Energy Efficiency and Consumer Programs Manager. “For nonprofits like Christian Appalachian Project, less money spent on electricity can provide opportunities for investment in programs and services benefitting the community.”