LG&E and KU to add nearly 2 GW of power capacity in Kentucky

Summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are expanding their power generation capacity by nearly a third, adding approximately 2,000 MW. Key projects include the Mill Creek 5 gas unit and a 125 MW battery storage project in partnership with Tesla. The utilities are balancing coal retirements with new natural gas, solar, and battery storage to meet rising demand in Kentucky.

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• Discover how LG&E and KU are adding nearly a third more power capacity to Kentucky’s grid

  Energy, Oil and Gas Magazine • Jun 3