Report shows investing in more renewables, battery storage, and demand-side resources would lower electricity costs while maintaining grid reliability for KentuckiansFRANKFORT, Ky., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study evaluating Kentucky's electricity needs shows that new state laws are hindering a transition to a cheaper, cleaner, and more dependable energy portfolio — at a time when many Kentuckians are struggling to afford their utility bills. The independent analysis, commissioned by Kentucky Resources Council (KRC), Mountain Association, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and Earthjustice compares multiple energy pathways through 2050 and concludes that replacing aging coal-fired power plants with a mix of renewable energy, battery storage, and efficiency investments could save Kentuckians billions while maintaining reliability. The study also analyzes the impacts of Kentucky Senate Bill (SB) 4 (2023) and SB 349 (2024), Kentucky laws that make it harder to retire aging coal-fired power plants and replace that energy generation capacity with renewable resources. The study finds that ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
New Study Shows Kentucky's Reliance on Aging Coal-Fired Power Plants is No Longer the Least-Cost Electricity Option for Ratepayers
