79 Best Kentucky Energy Companies and Startups

May 12, 2022
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This article showcases our top picks for the best Kentucky based Energy companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Energy industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Kentucky Energy Startups

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Bright Night

Bright Night

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Bright Night provides renewable power solutions in a safe and reliable way.

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The FreshFry Pod extends the life of your frying oil.

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PowerTech Water

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PowerTech Water is a Wastewater Solution.

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Gryphon Environmental

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Gryphon Environmental is Advanced Drying Technology.

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Peak Clean Energy

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Formed to help communities benefit from this new energy landscape

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Square1 Energy

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Square1 Energy, LLC (“S1E”) owns the exclusive worldwide rights for the use of its proprietary technology.

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EnSiteUSA

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EnSiteUSA is an oil & energy company that provides energy management services.

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Encore Energy

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Encore Energy is an independent oil and natural gas developer and operator that specializes in horizontal oil and gas projects.

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HDS INTERNATIONAL

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HDS International provides renewable energy and eco-sustainability solutions based on its licensed technologies.

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Summit Energy

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Summit Energy provides energy management and sustainability services to organizations in a wide range of industries.

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GE Appliances

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General Electric Appliances, a subsidiary of General Electric, develops smart grid technologies for home appliances and lighting products.

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Genscape

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Genscape, a DMGT company, is a leading global provider of energy information for commodity and financial markets.

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General Cable

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General Cable develops, designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes copper, aluminum, and cable products.

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Synthica Energy, LLC

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Synthica Energy is a renewable fuels and energy company focused on the development of anaerobic digestion (biogas) facilities in the Midwest

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TriBlue Engineering

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Oil and Gas processing technology.

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Hue Innovations

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Hue Innovations is a start up company headquartered in Louisville, KY USA.

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AAF International

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AAF designs, develops, and manufactures air filtration solutions for commercial, residential, industrial and cleanroom.

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Charah Solutions

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Charah Solutions provides maintenance services to coal-fired and nuclear power plants.

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change s an automotive maintenance services.

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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is an oil & energy company specializing in gas transmission services.

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Ramaco Resources

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Ramaco Resources Inc is a coal mining company that operates and develops high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal mines.

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Alpha Energy Solutions

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Alpha Energy Solutions is a commercial and industrial mechanical service provider specializing in HVAC, indoor energy solutions.

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Kiwetinohk Resources

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Kiwetinohk is a private energy transition company seeking to produce clean energy by both capturing renewables and producing oil and gas.

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Delta Natural Gas Company

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Delta Natural Gas Company produces, transports, distributes and gathers natural gas including, energy-efficient appliances.

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Meade County RECC

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Meade County Recc is a public utility company that offers electricity distribution as well as online electric bill payment services.

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C&I Engineering

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C&I Engineering is an oil & energy company offering safety management services.

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Kelcas Corporation (www.kelcas.com)

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Kelcas Corporation / Kelcas Oil (www.Kelcas.com) produce oil independently in the Ohio River Valley and offer transparency for investors.

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Jackson Purchase Energy

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Jackson Purchase Energy is a electric cooperative that provides cost-effective electric service to farmers and ranchers.

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Blue Grass Energy

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Blue Grass Energy is a not-for-profit Electrical distribution cooperative

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LG&E Energy Corp

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LG&E Energy Corp is an Energy company.

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EnerSmart Storage

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EnerSmart Storage stabilizes power grids that support the expansion of utility-scale renewable energy sources.

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Altera Infrastructure LP Units

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Altera Infrastructure is a global energy infrastructure services focused on the ownership & operation of critical infrastructure assets.

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Jackson Energy

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Jackson Energy distributes electricity to residential and commercial customers.

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MGE Energy

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MGE Energy is a public utility holding company that provides gas and electric services.

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MCEC

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MCEC is a nonprofit utility firm that provides fiber optic internet, outdoor lighting, energy, solar and electricity distribution services.

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Puissant Industries Inc

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Puissant Industries Inc is an energy company engaging in exploration, development, acquisition & production of crude oil & natural gas.

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Salt River Electric

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Salt River Electric is an energy company that offers rebates, temporary electric rentals, security lights, and home energy services.

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Pilus Energy

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Alternative cleantech energy platform

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PG Lifelink

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PG Lifelink manufactures isolated power panels, line isolation monitors, and isolated power accessories since 1957.

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Nolin RECC

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Nolin RECC is a touchstone energy cooperative in Elizabethtown, KY.

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East Kentucky Power Cooperative

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East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a utility company that engaged in the generation and transmission of electricity to its customers.

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Fellon-McCord & Associates

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Fellon-McCord & Associates, Inc. provides energy consulting and management services. It manages a portfolio of natural gas supply,

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Valor Oil

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Valor Oil distributes a complete range of fuel, gasoline, lubricants, and diesel exhaust fluids to gas stations and convenience stores.

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Riley Oil Company

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Riley Oil Company is a petroleum distribution company.

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Rhino Resource Partners Lp

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Rhino Resource Partners is a master limited company that focuses on the properties and activities related to coal and oil, including energy.

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Kentucky Power Company

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Kentucky Power Company engages in the generation, purchase, sale, transmission, and distribution of electric power in the United States.

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Industrial Training Services

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Industrial Training Services provides training programs, related materials, and support services for the energy industries.

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Warren RECC

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Warren is a cooperative firm to deliver electric supply to the people.

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Paducah Power System

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Paducah Power System generates and supplies electricity transmission for both residential and commercial sectors.

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Advanced Energy Materials

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Advanced Energy Materials offers to commercialize nanowire materials for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage applications.

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SVEC

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SVEC is a public utility service provider that distributes electricity and electric products.

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Shelby Energy

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Shelby Energy provide safe, reliable energy, they are organized to provide a needed product or service based on non-profit principles.

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Kenergy

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Kenergy is a company which offers services such as installing street lights, outdoor security lights, and home energy audit.

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Oil Changers

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Oil Changers is an oil change and professional auto repair service provider in Woodland, California.

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BlackRidge Resource Partners

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BlackRidge Resource Partners is an independent exploration and production company that focuses on pursuing energy opportunities.

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Lazar Anode Technologies

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Lazar Anode Technologies offers services to reduce energy consumption and emissions of hazardous substances in the carbon baking process.

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Solar Energy Solutions

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Solar Energy Solutions provides solar systems and installations services.

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Central Kentucky Fiber Resources

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Central Kentucky Fiber Resources is a recyclable company that recycles paper, plastic, and metal products.

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Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc.

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Columbia Gas of Kentucky delivers clean, affordable, and efficient natural gas to approximately 135,000 customers across the state.

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Black Gold of Kentucky

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Black Gold of Kentucky is engages in the redevelopment of oil fields in the United States.

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One World Clean Energy

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One World Clean Energy is to develop technologies & execute strategies that reduce fossil energy use, improve water conservation.

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Dawson Public Power District

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Dawson PPD is one of the largest rural public electric utility systems in Nebraska serving

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Energy Arts and Science Corporation

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Energy Arts and Science Corporation is a renewable energy solutions provider for commercial buildings.

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Ambiharv

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Ambiharv has established cutting–edge research and technology in harvesting energy from the environment.

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Glasgow EPB

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Glasgow EPB provides electric power, cable television, and other telecommunications services to residential and commercial sectors.

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Minova

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Minova produces and delivers ground support products for mining, construction and energy industries.

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Sturm Electric

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Sturm Electric offers power distribution systems, fire alarm, telecommunication, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination services.

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Continental Refining Company

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Continental Refining Company (CRC) is the only crude oil refinery in southern Kentucky located in Pulaski County.

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JY Legner Associates

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JY Legner Associates provides comprehensive workforce management solutions in the energy, construction, and engineering sectors.

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Clark Energy Cooperative

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Clark Energy Cooperative is a non-profit organization that provides electric services.

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Owensboro Municipal Utilities

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Owensboro Municipal Utilities provider of electricity, water, and Internet service for the residents and businesses of Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Pennyrile Electric

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Pennyrile Electric provides electric service within the Hopkinsville, Cadiz, Elkton, and Russellville areas.

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Sandcastle Energy Systems

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Sandcastle Energy Systems provides building managers and owners with solutions to improve the safety energy efficiency of their buildings.

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Bayou City Exploration

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Bayou City Exploration is engaged in the upstream activities of acquiring, exploring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas.

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Race Rocks

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Race Rocks ecological reserve protects wildlife and the ecosystem.

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Orchard Material Technology

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e company’s line of business includes the marketing of semi finished metal products.

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Nu Safe Floors

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Nu Safe Floors is a manufacturer and supplier of floor safety treatments, concrete cleaner, and traction enhancing floor care products.

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LeaPool

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LeaPool is the production of silicon dioxide ingots.

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Kentucky Electric Cooperatives,

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Kentucky Electric Cooperatives distributes and transmits electric transformers, poles, and other electric distribution supplies.

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