July 1, 2010 - Power Price Puzzle - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about how the different parts of the nation's energy grid determine the price of electricity where you live
June 1, 2010 - Mr. Sun: Richard Levine - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about Kentucky architect Richard Levine's solar home and lifelong career as an energy innovator
May 11, 2010 - Ice storm book wins national award
"Award of Excellence" for Frozen State: The Deadly Beauty of the 2009 Ice Storm and the Heroic Story of Kentuckians Fought Back announced today by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
May 1, 2010 - Summer coolers (energy ideas) - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about how two old ideas - ice and light color roofs - with high-tech tweaks can lower energy use.
April 1, 2010 - A smarter power grid - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about how a Kentucky electric co-op's major smart grid project will affect consumers
March 1, 2010 - Coal's future burns brightly - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about two studies that say rising worldwide demand for electricity will increase the number of coal-fired power plants
March 1, 2010 - Measuring efficiency - news item available online
Grant's news item describing a pilot project that measures energy savings as the result of adding insulation to five homes posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here then scroll down to "How much can you save?"
February 17, 2010 - Kentucky Living magazine receives national award
In Atlanta today judges presented Kentucky Living magazine, edited by Paul Wesslund, with the George W. Haggard Memorial Journalism Award for 2009, the top honor for statewide magazines ( a group that includes 31 publications) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. In making their selection, the judges cited specific features of the magazine, including a new "On The Grid" section, which includes Nancy Grant's monthly "Future of Electricity" column. Click here to read more about this honor.
February 1, 2010 - Why electricity is green - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about a study that says switching from other energy sources to electricity could lower greenhouse gas emissions
January 1, 2010 - New cops on the utility beat - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about increased cyber security measures to protect the nation's electric grid from computer attacks
December 1, 2009 - Deep storage - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about a test of underground storage technology for carbon dioxide in western Kentucky
November 7, 2009 - Author appearance, book signing
Grant will be meeting readers and autographing The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint and Frozen State from 9:00am until 4:30pm at the 28th annual Kentucky Book Fair in Frankfort, KY; for details visit this website http://www.kybookfair.org. Click here to read descriptions of Grant's books
November 1, 2009 - Sneak Peak at Cap and Trade- column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about how electronic cap and trade systems for greenhouse gases work
October 1, 2009 - Guest panelist discussing Energy Efficiency
during the 33rd annual Kentucky Governor's Conference on the Environment and Energy "Empowering Our Future" at the Lexington Convention Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
Click here for the full conference agenda (Sep 30 and Oct 1) and registration information
October 1, 2009 - Balancing Act - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about the unique challenges facing Kentucky's Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. Leonard Peters
September 20, 2009 - Read newspaper's book review of Frozen State
Click here to read Henderson Gleaner editor David Dixon's book review of Frozen State: The deadly beauty of the 2009 ice storm and the heroic story of how Kentuckians fought back
September 1, 2009 - Declining energy use--blip or trend?- column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about how economic trends, weather, and public attitudes about energy efficiency affect the demand for electric power
September 1, 2009 - A Gold Star for Energy Saving - feature article available online
Grant's feature article (this month's cover story) in Indiana's Electric Consumer magazine posted online; click here to find out how Indiana public schools are using innovative methods to lower their energy use, saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars
August 25, 2009 - Informal talk "Exploring the Green Energy Maze"11:00 am - noon at the Middletown branch (200 North Juneau Drive) of the Louisville Free Public Library system (see detailed description of this series of talks on this page at the May 2009 entry)
August 1, 2009 - Designing your own electric rates- column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about how smart grid proposals will affect the price consumers pay for electricity
July 8, 2009 - Official book release party for "Frozen State"
Kentucky Living magazine announces the publication of Frozen State - The deadly beauty of the 2009 ice storm and the heroic story of how Kentuckians fought back, written by Nancy Grant, Robin Roenker, and Debra Gibson, with contributions from individuals around the state. Click here to order your copy direct from the publisher.
August 25, 2009 - Informal talk "Exploring the Green Energy Maze"11:00 am - noon at the Middletown branch (200 North Juneau Drive) of the Louisville Free Public Library system (see detailed description of this series of talks on this page at the May 2009 entry)
July 1, 2009 - How the Smart Grid will change your life- column available online
Grant's 'Future of Electricity' column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read how electric grid innovations and test projects are re-shaping the way electricity users interact with the power delivery system
June 29, 2009 - What's next after Waxman-Markey climate bill passes -blog posting
Read Grant's energy blog about America's Great Green Divide in the Living Green section of the Basil & Spice website (recently named one of the top 100 blogs by BlogBurst)
June 1, 2009 - The electric grid grows up- column available online
Grant's 'Future of Electricity' column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read the amazing story of the world's largest and most significant engineering feat, the vast electric power grid in North America
May 2009 - Meet Nancy Grant at any of these four free community events
During each session, Grant will discuss how to find reliable energy information, then answer questions from the audience. Although the library does not permit book sales during events, Grant will be glad to autograph copies of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint for any library patrons who bring previously purchased copies to the event.
May 21, 2009 - Informal talk "Exploring the Green Energy Maze" 7:00pm - 8:00pm
at the Okolona branch (7709 Preston Highway) of the Louisville Free Public Library system
May 19, 2009 - Informal talk "Exploring the Green Energy Maze" 7:00pm - 8:00pm
at the Crescent Hill branch (2762 Frankfort Avenue) of the Louisville Free Public Library system
May 14, 2009 - Informal talk "Exploring the Green Energy Maze" 7:00pm - 8:00pm
at the Southwest branch (10375 Dixie Highway) of the Louisville Free Public Library system
May 12, 2009 - Informal talk "Exploring the Green Energy Maze" 7:00pm - 8:00pm
at the Fern Creek branch (6768 Bardstown Road) of the Louisville Free Public Library system
May 1, 2009 - Schools learn energy efficiency - column available online
Grant's 'Future of Electricity 'column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read how improved school buildings throughout Kentucky use less energy-- and save money for school systems, too.
April 26, 2009 - Author appearance, book signing
Grant will be talking with shoppers and autographing The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint from 2:00pm until 5:00pm during the 'Back to Basics' event at the Lexington Green Whole Foods Market in Lexington, Kentucky; for details visit this website http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/lexingtongreen/storecalendar.php
April 18, 2009 - Author appearance, book signing
Grant will be autographing The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint and meeting readers from 9:00am until 2:00pm at the annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest in Bowling Green, KY; for details visit this website http://www.sokybookfest.org/
April 17, 2009 - author appearance/writing workshop
"The Art and Craft of Writing in the Information Age"
Grant will provide an inside look at the realities of writing non-fiction in today's marketplace during the annual Kentucky Writers Conference in Bowling Green, Kentucky
April 1, 2009 - Jobs for a Green Economy - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about practical programs throughout the state that are helping train workers for a variety of new "green" jobs
March 1, 2009 - Everyone's Energy Plan - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about energy innovations proposed in a new comprehensive plan titled Intelligent Energy Choices for Kentucky's Future
February 1, 2009 - Batteries for the electric grid- column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read how the latest batteries and capacitors help keep the nation's electric grid reliable
January 15, 2009 - Co-ops Growing Greener - column available as archived pdf
Click here to read Grant's cover story/feature article "Riding the Green Wave" showcasing six different kinds of cooperatives' efforts to engage in greener, more sustainable business practices, published in the January/February 2009 issue of the Cooperative Business Journal.
January 1, 2009 - Energy storage - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about utility scale energy storage options and research
January 1, 2009 - Biofuels - article available online
Grant's feature article posted online at Electric Consumer magazine's website; click here to read about the multi-state I-65 biofuels corridor, with details about biofuels production in Indiana and related energy issues
December 1, 2008 - Solar Cars - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about cars powered completely by energy from the sun
November 15, 2008 - Author appearance, book signing
Grant will be autographing The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint and meeting readers from 9:00am until 4:30pm at the 27th annual Kentucky Book Fair in Frankfort, KY.
November 1, 2008 - Renewable Energy - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read about a new national electric cooperative organization devoted to renewable energy
November 1, 2008 - Author appearance, book signing
Grant will be autographing The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint and meeting readers from 10:00am until 4:00pm at the annual Books by the Banks festival in Cincinnati, OH; for details visit this website http://www.booksbythebanks.org/about.shtml
October 26, 2008 - Author appearance, book signing
Grant will be talking about energy, meeting readers, and autographing The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint from noon to 6:00pm during the annual Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo in Lexington, Kentucky
September 30, 2008 - Developing Energy Policy - blog posting
Read Grant's energy blog "The Need for Regional Energy Policy --- Not Just Buzzwords" in the Living Green section of the Basil & Spice website
September 26, 2008 - Energy Technology - column available online
Grant's October "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read a summary of her year-long series exploring the 7 ways technology can help us solve our energy problems
September 18 & 19, 2008 - Energy Conference
Grant participating in the invitation-only "Energizing Kentucky" conference in Louisville, KY; second event in a three-part series organized by four Kentucky colleges and universities. For further information, visit http://www.energizingkentucky.org/index.html
September 15, 2008 Crafting Energy Laws - blog posting
Read Grant's newest energy blog "Who Will Write Our New Energy Laws?" in the Living Green section of the Basil and Spice website --blog syndicated same day to Reuters and Fox
September 11, 2008 Satellite radio interview
Grant talks about her book and today's energy issues during a live remote link-up on CRN Digital Talk Radio's "AM Show" hosted by Paul Stern and Erik Hines
September 3, 2008 - Energy Economics - blog posting
Read Grant's energy blog "How Will We Pay for Energy Improvements?" in the Living Green section of the Basil & Spice website (recently named one of the top 100 blogs by BlogBurst)
September 1, 2008 - Nuclear Power - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read an update about the issues surrounding the renewed interest in using nuclear power to generate electricity
August 28, 2008 - Radio guest appearance
Grant talks with "State of Affairs" host Julie Kredens in the Louisville studio of WFPL 89.3 FM about energy issues, and answers listeners' questions on the air
August 22, 2008 - Energy Supplies - blog posting
Read Grant's energy blog "Are We Running Out of Electricity?" in the Living Green section of the Basil & Spice website (recently named one of the top 100 blogs by BlogBurst)
August 1, 2008 - More Power Options - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read part two in a series about solar power options
July 18, 2008 - TV guest appearance
Grant, with The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint, featured live in studio television broadcast segment of the noon news on WHAS11 (an ABC affiliate) in Louisville, KY
July 1, 2008 - Solar Power Options - column available online
Grant's "Future of Electricity" column posted online at Kentucky Living magazine's website; click here to read part one in a series about solar power options
June 22, 2008 - Award Ceremony
Grant's "Future of Electricity" columns for Kentucky Living magazine receive 2nd place honors at the Cooperative Communicators Association 2008 Institute in Portland, ME
May 6, 2008 - Book Release
Nancy Grant's newest book The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Your Carbon Footprint released for distribution throughout the United States and Canada
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