The Frankfort Plant Board (FPB) News and Updates page provides customers detailed information on all pertinent happenings regarding FPB including, boil water advisories, network negotiations, outage reports and more.
It has been brought to our attention that customers may be receiving recorded phone calls informing them that they are eligible to receive a credit on their bill, and to press a digit on their phone to receive it. These recorded calls are not legitimate. If you receive a recorded call like this, please do not share any financial information. For questions or information about your FPB account, please call FPB at 352-4372.
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that the Frankfort Plant Board has received 11 grants totaling $8,045,741 from the Kentucky Broadband Deployment Fund. FPB has developed a plan to expand access to high-speed internet to nearly 2,000 households and businesses in Franklin County who are currently unserved.
The overall cost of the project has been estimated at $16,091,483 including the matching funds requirements. Last fall, FPB partnered with the Franklin County Fiscal Court, which pledged $3 million, while FPB has committed $5 million to the expansion.
“At the Frankfort Plant Board, we have long discussed the critical need to provide citizens in our most outlying areas the vital link to internet access that will increase the quality of life, access to educational and employment opportunities, and a connection to the world,” said FPB Board Chair John Cubine. “This award helps to ensure FPB can provide that access no matter where you live in Franklin County. As a long-standing service provider in this community, we recognize the value of this opportunity as it will promote economic development throughout the county. And we want to thank the Franklin County Fiscal Court for our partnership to secure this funding.”
“These funds are going to be a game-changer for our folks in Franklin County who have never had that high-speed access that is so important in our world today,” said Franklin County Judge Executive Huston Wells. “Equity in internet access across Franklin County has been something the Court has work toward for many years. We are pleased to see that through so that all our citizens have worldwide opportunities at their fingertips right where they live.”
The award today was part of a larger presentation from Gov. Beshear who announced an historic $203 million investment in broadband expansion across the Commonwealth. This will bring high-speed internet to more than 34,000 households and businesses in 35 counties.
“I want to thank the FPB staff for the hard work they put in on the 11 applications we submitted,” said FPB General Manager Gary Zheng. “The work paid off, and we look forward to serving more areas in our community that we haven’t been able to reach in the past. We couldn’t have accomplished this without the help of the fiscal court, and we look forward to working with them to ensure all citizens in Franklin County have access to this critical service.”
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The following area is experiencing a Cable/Internet/Telecom Outage due to a KU Power outage.
Steadmantown LN
Justice Ln
Once power is restored in this area, the cable/telecom services should be restored as well.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
At this time all cable/internet/telecom services should be restored in the following areas:
Owenton Rd
US HWY 127 N
Herman Smithers Rd
Campbell Ln.
Sullivan Ln
Thank you for patience during this time
At this time, all cable/internet/telecom service should be restored in South Frankfort.
Crescent Ave
Valley Vista Dr
Shelby St
Rockland Ct
If you’re still experiencing an outage, please call our office at 502-352-4372.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
We are currently experiencing a Cable/Internet/Telecom Outage in the Peaks Mill Area.
Streets included are:
Peaks Mill Rd
Steadmantown Ln
Owenton Rd
US HWY 127 N
Herman Smithers Rd
Campbell Ln.
Sullivan Ln
Thank you for patience during this time
At this time we are experiencing a cable/internet/phone outage for the following areas:
Crescent Ave
Valley Vista Dr
Shelby St
Rockland Ct
Several trees have fallen and taken out cable lines.
Thank you for your patience as we work to get this issue resolved.
Due to expected high temperatures and high electricity demand of consumers, the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) is asking its members’ customers to voluntarily conserve electricity from June 14 through June 16.
FPB customers are encouraged to reduce their electricity use during the next few days to save money now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and reduce utility energy costs over time. The more people to participate, the bigger the impact on the community.
Here are some ways that customers can help:
1. Turn your thermostat up 2-3 degrees; or use a fan instead of the A/C.
2. Limit the use of large, heat-producing appliances (dishwasher, dryer, oven, etc.)
3. Close your blinds and drapes to keep the heat out.
This market-wide capacity advisory alert originated from MISO, a power supplier responsible for operating the power grid across 15 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba.
This is a voluntary action that is triggered to mitigate the effects of tight power supply and transmission during heavy customer usage. Please monitor the FPB website at https://fpb.cc/ or social media for alerts to return to routine operating conditions.
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The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area:
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· 900 to 959 Brookhaven Dr.
· 234 Leawood Dr.
A vigorous boil for at least two minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break.
This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the affected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted.
If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372.
Frankfort Plant Board
Water Dept.
Due to expected high temperatures and high electricity demand of consumers, the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) is asking its members’ customers to voluntarily conserve electricity today. Power Conservation Hours are from 3 to 6 p.m.
FPB customers are encouraged to reduce their electricity use during Power Conservation Hours to save money now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and reduce utility energy costs over time. The more people to participate, the bigger the impact on the community.
Here are some ways that customers can help:
1. Turn your thermostat up 2-3 degrees; or use a fan instead of the A/C.
2. Limit the use of large, heat-producing appliances (dishwasher, dryer, oven, etc.)
3. Close your blinds and drapes to keep the heat out.
This market-wide capacity advisory alert originated from MISO, a power supplier responsible for operating the power grid across 15 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba.
This is a voluntary action that is triggered to mitigate the effects of tight power supply and transmission during heavy customer usage. Please monitor the FPB website at https://fpb.cc/ or social media for alerts to return to routine operating conditions.
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