ProposedPaducah, McCracken County
- Developer
- Coalition led by Brookfield and NextEra Energy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy
- Est. investment
- $100 billion (announced, privately funded)
- Est. capacity
- 4.6 GW of dedicated generation; reported to host more than 1.2 GW of AI compute
- Site size
- Former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site
- Jobs
- Approx. 8,000 construction and 600 permanent (announced)
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · The Department of Energy announced the partnership on July 29, 2026, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright formally announced the 'American Energy Hub' at the Paducah Site on August 4, 2026. The plan pairs a privately funded AI data center campus with 4.6 GW of dedicated natural gas and battery generation on the former Cold War-era uranium enrichment site. Gov. Beshear has publicly asserted that the Commonwealth retains permitting authority over the project and said he was not briefed in advance.
Learn moreProposedTo be confirmed, To be confirmed
- Developer
- TeraWulf Inc. (publicly traded, NASDAQ: WULF)
- Est. investment
- Not disclosed
- Est. capacity
- Not disclosed
- Site size
- Not disclosed
- Jobs
- Not disclosed
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · TeraWulf is one of several publicly traded operators converting large-load computing sites toward AI and high-performance computing hosting. Any Kentucky-specific site, capacity or investment figure will be published here only when it appears in the company's SEC disclosures, a utility filing or a local government record.
Learn moreOperatingNorthern Kentucky, Boone County
- Developer
- Multiple operators
- Est. investment
- Varies by facility
- Est. capacity
- Varies by facility
- Site size
- Multiple sites
- Jobs
- Varies by facility
- Tenant / partner
- Multiple
Latest update · Northern Kentucky already hosts commercial data center and colocation capacity tied to the Cincinnati metropolitan market, fiber routes and airport-adjacent logistics. It is the clearest existing example in the Commonwealth of data centers operating alongside established communities.
Learn morePlanningLouisville, Jefferson County
- Developer
- Multiple parties
- Est. investment
- Not disclosed
- Est. capacity
- Not disclosed
- Site size
- Not disclosed
- Jobs
- Not disclosed
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · Louisville's combination of fiber routes, logistics infrastructure and industrial land has drawn digital infrastructure interest. Specific sites, capacity requests and any rate or tariff implications will be tracked through Metro Council records and Kentucky PSC filings.
Learn moreProposedEastern Kentucky, Multiple counties
- Developer
- Multiple parties
- Est. investment
- Not disclosed
- Est. capacity
- Not disclosed
- Site size
- Varies
- Jobs
- Not disclosed
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · Former mining and generation sites in eastern Kentucky are frequently discussed as candidates for large-load development because of existing transmission interconnections and reclaimed acreage. Cooperative territory raises specific ratepayer questions that are addressed on our electric rates page.
Learn morePlanningFranklin, Simpson County
- Developer
- TenKey LandCo I LLC
- Est. investment
- $6 billion (developer figure)
- Est. capacity
- Not disclosed
- Site size
- Approx. 200 acres in the Gateway 65 North development
- Jobs
- Not disclosed
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary development plan on March 3, 2026, after tabling it twice. Simpson County Fiscal Court had separately adopted an ordinance in January 2026 placing greater restrictions on data centers at the county level, and the developer sued the fiscal court over whether the county can override the city’s zoning approval. Simpson Circuit Chief Judge Mark A. Thurmond heard arguments on August 4 and 6, 2026 and took the matter under submission. As of mid-August 2026 the ruling is pending.
Learn moreProposedCave City, Barren County
- Developer
- Kentucky Industrial Alliance LLC
- Est. investment
- Not disclosed
- Est. capacity
- Not disclosed
- Site size
- Not disclosed
- Jobs
- Not disclosed
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · A proposal by Kentucky Industrial Alliance LLC for a data center in Cave City has entered the public record. Specifics such as capacity, investment size, water demand and the serving utility have not yet been disclosed in verified filings.
Learn moreProposedBowling Green, Warren County
- Developer
- Not disclosed
- Est. investment
- Not disclosed
- Est. capacity
- Not disclosed
- Site size
- Not disclosed
- Jobs
- Not disclosed
- Tenant / partner
- Not disclosed
Latest update · The I-65 corridor between Louisville and Nashville has an established advanced-manufacturing workforce and strong highway access. Any confirmed project details will be added as they enter the public record.
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