Supporting Growth in
Western Kentucky.

We’re the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency.

The Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency was founded to provide enhanced energy supply opportunities to the Pennyrile region of western Kentucky. PREA’s first project will be a natural gas supply line serving portions of Todd, Christian, Trigg, Caldwell, and Lyon counties, with the aim of providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to unserved and underserved individuals and companies.

Our mission is to facilitate projects like these, which bring jobs, resources, and improved quality of life to our part of Kentucky: the Pennyrile region.

Benefits to the Pennyrile Region

Increased Access to Natural Gas

A solution for accessing natural gas in our area is long overdue. Communities within the Pennyrile region will benefit from increased gas supply.

Opportunities for Development

With the addition of the pipeline, a large, underserved area of Western Kentucky will become prime for industrial development.

More Jobs in Western Kentucky

As industries build in Western Kentucky, quality jobs requiring a stable workforce will be created. The pipeline itself will also generate new jobs.

Improved Quality of Life

Many Western Kentucky communities lack access to affordable, reliable fuel for heating, cooking, and transportation. We’re changing that.

Counties Served

Our first project is a natural gas pipeline beginning near the Lamasco community in Lyon County, following the I-24 corridor across portions of Caldwell, Trigg, and Christian counties, and ending in Guthrie (Todd County). Planning and design of the pipeline are underway, with a goal of establishing service in 2025.

News

  • PREA Receives $30M in Funding, Visit from Gov. Beshear

    Gov. Andy Beshear and other state and local officials were in Guthrie on Wednesday where they presented $30 million in funding to help the southern Pennyrile Region build a critical natural gas pipeline to support rapid business growth in western Kentucky.

    Photo credit: Adam May, WHOP News Radio

Board of Directors

Eston Glover
Chair

Johnny Knuckles
Secretary

Todd Mansfield
Ex-Officio

Gary Traughber
Vice Chair

Kelli Penick
Board Member

Bill Jobe
Board Member

Jon Stahl
Treasurer

Deana Power
Board Member

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