(LOUISVILLE, Ky. - March 8, 2005) From Lexington to London and Lawrenceburg to LaGrange, Kentucky Utilities' — a subsidiary of LG&E Energy LLC — Public Safety Program is reaching more students than ever before due to an increased internet presence and in-school demonstrations delivered by the Company's Public Safety Coordinator.

Recently, Steve Herron, LG&E Energy's Public Safety Coordinator, taught more than 140 students the importance of electrical safety at Robert B. Turner Elementary School located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Using the "Mini-City" electric safety demonstration as the tool, Herron conveyed an impactful safety message to students and teachers. More than 1,200 similar safety presentations will be made in schools and community events across Kentucky in 2005.

"Kentucky Utilities' presentation was very engaging and communicated a powerful message to our students," said Mr. Tim Wells, fourth-grade science teacher at Robert B. Turner Elementary School. "Our students left school that day with a new understanding of the dangers of electricity and what they can do to stay safe."

In addition to the presentation, Herron shared information about new online educational tools — Electric Universe and Energy Underground — that give teachers and students 24-hour access to resources that incorporate Kentucky's Core Content Curriculum. The websites assist teachers in preparing students for the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS).

While the websites are an effective public safety addition, they do not replace in-school demonstrations that focus on electrical safety. Together, both are assets that deliver a powerful message to every student in LG&E Energy's service territory.

"LG&E Energy has always enjoyed a strong public safety record," said Herron. "To build on that solid foundation, we've increased our web presence and are more accessible than ever before."

In recent months, a Public Safety Scheduling Line (1-800-786-7547) was set-up as a tool for the public to make safety education requests. Targeted communication was also sent to the 1,500 schools in LG&E Energy's service territory, making teachers more aware of the company's safety programs and resources. In addition, the Louie the Lightning Bug – Play It Safe Around Electricity series is used to target children in grades K-3.



LG&E Energy LLC, headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a diversified energy services company. LG&E Energy owns and operates Louisville Gas and Electric Company, a regulated utility that serves 312,000 natural gas and 384,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties, and Kentucky Utilities Company, a regulated electric utility in Lexington, Ky., that serves 512,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia.