Kentucky Leaders Align on Protecting Residents From Data Center Energy Costs

Kentucky leaders align on protecting residents from data center energy costs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order to protect Kentuckians from the “harmful impacts” of data centers on Thursday, and some state lawmakers say they are aligning with that concept. The order requires companies to submit an initial energy plan proving their data center won’t raise electric bills for nearby homes and businesses. It also directs the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) to bloc…

Beshear Defends Kentucky Data Center Order

Republican leaders are questioning whether the order has enough enforcement power, as lawmakers prepare to revisit data center legislation next year.