Primary Residence Sales Tax Exemption
December 16, 2022Beginning January 1, 2023, the KY Dept. of Revenue (KYDOR) will require HES to begin collecting sales tax on any residential electric service that is not the primary residence of the customer. Residential customers with more than one meter or electric account will be required to submit a KYDOR form to HES identifying their primary… Read More »
Apps Parents Should Know Their Kids Are Using
December 5, 2022As kids get older, they become more interested in using apps on their smartphones and tablets. While some apps are perfectly safe and age-appropriate, others can be dangerous for children. As a parent, it’s important to be aware of the most popular apps your kids are using, so you can make sure they’re staying safe… Read More »
What’s with the Purple Street Lights?
September 9, 2022Some residents have recently asked us about the purplish colored street lights around town. First, they are not our attempt to get a head start on Halloween decorations. Unfortunately, these high-efficiency LED lights were manufactured with a defect that causes their normal white light to eventually turn purple. We are aware of the problem, and… Read More »
HES Electric Rate Changes
September 1, 2022In October, Hopkinsville Electric System will implement a 1.7% rate increase spread equally to all our customer rate classes. Over the past two years, HES has experienced dramatic cost increases in all areas of our business including material, transportation and labor expenses which directly impact our electric rates. This rate change will result in an… Read More »