Kentucky Resources Council

06/12/2026

From a proposed uranium enrichment facility in Paducah to new gas units at Mill Creek and wastewater planning in Floyds Fork, there’s a lot to weigh in on this month!

All this & more in KRC’s June News & Notes: https://bit.ly/KRCJuneNews

06/11/2026

For too many Kentucky families, keeping the lights on is becoming a monthly crisis. As electricity bills continue to climb in many communities across the Commonwealth, ratepayers are asking why costs keep rising and whether new demands on the grid (like data centers) could drive bills even higher.

KRC Senior Attorney Byron Gary points to energy efficiency as one of the most effective ways to lower costs. Programs that help households use less energy can reduce monthly bills, improve comfort, and lessen the need for expensive new power generation.

A coalition of Kentucky Power customers are calling for increased transparency and rate review ahead of a state audit of the far-eastern Kentucky utility company.

06/03/2026

As corporations pursue new data center projects across the Commonwealth, Kentuckians deserve a seat at the table.

In a recent interview with LEX 18, KRC Senior Attorney Byron Gary discussed why transparency, public engagement, and thoughtful local planning are essential when considering large-scale data center projects.

KRC has developed model ordinances to help local governments address key issues such as siting, infrastructure impacts, and community input before decisions are made. Find them at: https://kyrc.org/datacenters/

Demand for data centers continues to grow in Kentucky, and a program attorney at the Kentucky Resources Council is closely following the conversation.

05/29/2026

Data center development in Kentucky is moving fast, and this new interactive resource tracks major proposed projects across the state in one place.

The map and accompanying reporting look at energy demand, tax incentives, water use, local opposition, projected economic impacts, and more. Check it out and then go to https://kyrc.org/datacenters/ for more resources. 👇

Kentucky is seeing a rise in AI data center projects, promising massive investments but also bringing concerns about energy use and local impact.

05/20/2026

Don’t forget! Join KRC and Sierra Club Kentucky on May 21 at 12 p.m. on Zoom for Big Tech Unchecked: What Every Kentuckian Needs to Know About Data Center Development Before It’s Too Late.

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/BigTechUnchecked

05/15/2026

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence is changing the internet. It is also threatening to change the physical landscape of communities across Kentucky, as an influx of tech companies seek to build “hyperscale” data centers here to support the growing demand for AI and cloud computing. Join experts from Kentucky Resources Council and Sierra Club Kentucky on May 21 at 12 p.m. on Zoom for Big Tech Unchecked: What Every Kentuckian Needs to Know About Data Center Development Before It’s Too Late. 🏭⚡

Together, we’ll discuss what large-scale data center development could mean for Kentucky, from increased energy and water demand to land conversion, rising utility costs, and environmental impacts. We’ll dig into why many counties lack meaningful safeguards and what YOU need to know about data centers coming to Kentucky.

Register Here - https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001kBA7XIAW&mapLinkHref=

05/14/2026

Kentucky Resources Council is petitioning the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a hearing on Global Laser Enrichment’s request to license its nearly $2 billion uranium enrichment project in McCracken County.

KRC’s petition raises two questions: 1️⃣ whether the U.S. Department of Energy has the authority to sell its depleted uranium to a private company and 2️⃣ whether the environmental analysis for the facility is sufficient.

Kentucky Resources Council, Paducah resident petition Nuclear Regulatory Commission for hearing on Global Laser Enrichment’s proposed $1.76 billion facility

05/13/2026

Thank you to all who donated to Kentucky Resources Council during Ky Gives 2026. We exceeded our goal and have already put your support to work fighting for communities and habitats across the Commonwealth! 🎉

05/12/2026

We’re SO close to unlocking the full $10,000 match on Kentucky Gives Day — but we need your help to close the gap!

Right now, every donation to Kentucky Resources Council is doubled thanks to a generous matching donor who is a Wild Ones native plant lover. If you’ve been meaning to give, this is the moment!

Help us maximize every dollar before time runs out at midnight:
https://www.kygives.org/organizations/kentucky-resources-council

05/12/2026

Every week in Kentucky, decisions are made that can shape communities for decades, often without much public visibility. KRC tracks utility proposals, regulatory changes, and development projects, digs into the details, and shows up where it matters most to help ensure every Kentuckian has a voice.

In honor of KY Gives Day, your support goes twice as far thanks to a $10,000 match. If you’ve ever wondered who’s watching the fine print and speaking up when it counts, it’s KRC, and it’s only possible because of supporters like ✨you.✨

Give today at: https://www.kygives.org/organizations/kentucky-resources-council