Utilities Layoffs in Kentucky
Tracking 28 utilities WARN Act layoff notices affecting 4,161 workers in Kentucky. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
28
Total Notices
4,161
Workers Affected
14
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Utilities Layoffs in Kentucky
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Wellmore Energy | 6 | 135 |
| General Electric | 4 | 199 |
| Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems | 3 | 1,932 |
| Emerson Electric | 2 | 295 |
| Booth Energy | 2 | 221 |
| Big Rivers Electric | 2 | 284 |
| United Coal | 1 | 12 |
| Rhino Energy | 1 | 16 |
| Contura Energy - Delbarton, WV | 1 | 130 |
| Pennyrile Energy | 1 | 169 |
| KES Kentucky Electric Steel | 1 | 113 |
| Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives | 1 | 94 |
| Fruit of the Loom | 1 | 100 |
| Kentucky Electrical Steel | 1 | 311 |
| A.O. Smith Electrical Products | 1 | 150 |
Utilities Layoffs by City in Kentucky
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 8 | 2,120 |
| Ashland | 3 | 574 |
| Hazard | 2 | 16 |
| Lexington | 2 | 22 |
| Martin | 2 | 221 |
| Henderson | 2 | 284 |
| Paw Paw | 1 | 39 |
| Elk Creek | 1 | 58 |
| Russellville | 1 | 235 |
| Owensboro | 1 | 169 |
| Fayette | 1 | 127 |
| Somerset | 1 | 3 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 63 |
| Bowling Green | 1 | 100 |
Latest Utilities Layoff Notices in Kentucky
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmore Energy | Louisville | 20 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| Wellmore Energy | Louisville | 2 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| Wellmore Energy | Paw Paw | 39 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| Wellmore Energy | Hazard | 15 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| Wellmore Energy | Hazard | 1 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| Wellmore Energy | Elk Creek | 58 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| United Coal | Louisville | 12 | Layoff | 2023-07-20 |
| Emerson Electric | Russellville | 235 | Closure | 2023-05-30 |
| Emerson Electric | Louisville | 60 | Closure | 2021-11-16 |
| Rhino Energy | Lexington | 16 | Closure | 2020-07-23 |
| Contura Energy - Delbarton, WV | - | 130 | Closure | 2020-01-29 |
| Pennyrile Energy | Owensboro | 169 | Closure | 2019-09-05 |
| KES Kentucky Electric Steel | Ashland | 113 | Closure | 2018-01-09 |
| Booth Energy | Martin | 4 | Closure | 2017-08-02 |
| Booth Energy | Martin | 217 | - | 2017-08-02 |
| General Electric | Lexington | 6 | Closure | 2017-04-27 |
| General Electric | Fayette | 127 | - | 2017-04-27 |
| General Electric | Somerset | 3 | Closure | 2017-04-03 |
| General Electric | Pulaski | 63 | - | 2017-04-03 |
| Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives | Louisville | 94 | Layoff | 2015-12-29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many utilities layoffs have occurred in Kentucky?
There have been 28 utilities WARN Act layoff notices in Kentucky, affecting 4,161 workers.
Which utilities companies have had the most layoffs in Kentucky?
The top companies are: Wellmore Energy, General Electric, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Emerson Electric, Booth Energy.
What cities in Kentucky have the most utilities layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Louisville, Ashland, Hazard, Lexington, Martin.
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