Lowest electric rates
Kentucky enjoys a tremendous competitive advantage in the provision of energy, natural gas, and
water supply. Kentucky's electric power costs in the industrial sector ranked the lowest in the
nation for the sixth consecutive year in 2005, based on annual rankings compiled by the U.S. Energy
Information Administration, which have consistently placed Kentucky among the five lowest cost states
for industrial electric power since 1990. In 2006, Kentucky had the second lowest industrial electric costs.
For more on Kentucky’s low electric rates, click here. Kentucky is well served by its abundant coal reserves, its
proximity to the natural gas pipeline corridor, and its wealth of water resources.
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Kentucky’s utilities. You might also want to read this
whitepaper on Kentucky's low energy costs.
Telecommunications networks
Kentucky is served by one of the most extensive telecommunications networks in the country,
with fiber optic, wireless, digital microwave and satellite technologies integrated into a
sophisticated infrastructure capable of handling the most demanding needs.
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to learn more about telecommunications in Kentucky.
ConnectKentucky is a quasi-public alliance of leaders in private industry, government, and
universities working together to develop the most effective technological infrastructure for
Kentucky. ConnectKentucky’s mission is to accelerate the growth of technology in support of community
and economic development, improved healthcare, enhanced education, and more effective government.
Logistical advantages
Kentucky is located in the center of eastern U.S. industrial and consumer markets, with its borders
within 600 miles of over 60% of the nation’s population, personal income, and manufacturing business
establishments. Five interstates, numerous U.S. highways and a network of limited-access state parkways
serve the state. Kentucky's intermodal freight and passenger transportation systems have reached out to
provide efficient and cost-effective access to all points of the globe. Regional markets are also
easily served from Kentucky's strategic location, midway between the large Midwestern and growing
Southeastern and Gulf export markets. Learn more about Kentucky transportation: a network
with the world.