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ProposedEastern Kentucky, Multiple counties

Eastern Kentucky Legacy Energy Sites

Tracking entry covering interest in reclaimed and legacy energy sites across eastern Kentucky. In cooperative service territory, how a large new load is served — and who pays for the generation and transmission it requires — is the central public question.

Project facts

Estimated investment
Not disclosed
Site size
Varies
Estimated capacity
Not disclosed
Developer
Multiple parties
Utility
EKPC member cooperatives / others
Technology / cooling
Not disclosed
Estimated jobs
Not disclosed
Technology partner / tenant
Not disclosed

Latest status

Updated August 1, 2026

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.

Economic impact

Investment, tax base and employment figures are published here once they appear in an incentive agreement, assessment record or on-the-record announcement.

Impact framework

Energy

Which utility serves the site, what capacity is requested, and what tariff or special contract applies are the decisive ratepayer questions.

Electric rates

Water

Cooling design determines water use. Projected withdrawal and consumption should be disclosed before approval.

Water briefing

Community

Zoning conditions, noise limits, buffering and written community commitments are set locally, in public session.

Community benefits

Documents & sources

Where to verify this entry independently.

  • Cooperative tariff and load filings

    Source: Kentucky Public Service Commission