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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Kentucky — updated daily.
Recent Kentucky data center news
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Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment
Duke Energy forms a significant partnership with GE Vernova for natural gas turbines.
- Agreement to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
- Partnership addresses growing energy demands driven by advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
- GE Vernova’s Greenville, S.C. facility expansion supports historic demand with nearly $600 million investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business.
- Investments include manufacturing process modernization, supplier capacity increase, and creation of over 1,500 U.S. jobs.
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New gas turbine assets to leverage Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure, lowering costs and speeding market delivery.
This partnership solidifies supply and capacity for Duke Energy to support future energy growth and modernization needs.
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Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment
Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce a significant partnership for natural gas turbines and associated equipment.
- Partnership includes a plan to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
- Builds on eight previously secured 7HA turbines, aimed at meeting growing energy demand from manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
- GE Vernova’s Greenville, SC facility expanded with nearly $600 million U.S. manufacturing investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business, creating more than 1,500 jobs.
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The arrangement utilizes Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure to reduce costs and accelerate deployment.
The agreement highlights tangible progress in Duke Energy’s strategy for reliable energy and economic growth support.
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Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore opportunities for AI infrastructure development on its lands. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance AI capabilities in the U.S. and maintain leadership in the field. The RFI targets industry input on potential development approaches and operational models for AI data centers at select DOE sites, aiming for operational commencement by the end of 2027. Responses to this RFI are due by May 7, 2025.
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Diversified Energy, FuelCell Energy, and TESIAC Collaborate to Form an Acquisition and Development Company to Leverage Coal Mine Methane and Natural Gas for Off-Grid Data Center Power Projects
The United States-based Diversified Energy, FuelCell Energy, and TESIAC announced a partnership targeting data center energy needs by leveraging coal mine methane (CMM) and natural gas to provide as much as 360 megawatts of electricity across Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. This initiative aims to develop an Acquisition and Development Company focused on delivering reliable, net-zero power generation solutions. The partnership emphasizes fast deployment and economic growth, while aiming for a reduction in carbon emissions through efficient energy generation methods. The strategy anticipates the creation of numerous jobs and supports the growth of sustainable energy infrastructure.
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Diversified Energy, FuelCell Energy, and TESIAC Collaborate to Form an Acquisition and Development Company to Leverage Coal Mine Methane and Natural Gas for Off-Grid Data Center Power Projects
US-based Diversified Energy, FuelCell Energy, and TESIAC have entered into a strategic partnership to create an Acquisition and Development Company focused on delivering reliable, cost-efficient, net-zero power from natural gas and captured coal mine methane (CMM) to data centers. The collaboration aims to supply up to 360 megawatts of electricity to data centers across Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. This innovative approach leverages in-basin natural gas production and advanced fuel cell technology to generate on-site, continuous power, enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon emissions while supporting local economic growth.
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Renewable energy could meet the intense appetites of AI data centers. But Entergy is looking to fossil fuels.
US-based Entergy Corp. proposed to build a $10 billion AI data center in north Louisiana, which would require energy equivalent to a third of all Louisiana households. The project promises to create 300 to 500 jobs with high salaries but is criticized for increasing dependence on fossil fuels, as most of its energy would come from new gas-fired generators. Meta, the owner of Facebook, pledges to purchase 1,500 megawatts of solar power to offset some emissions but faces criticism from environmental groups that advocate for more renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuel projects.
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LG&E, KU Propose $3.7B Power Buildout: 1.3 GW of New Gas Plants, $153M Coal Unit Upgrade
US-based LG&E and KU have proposed a $3.7 billion capacity expansion to upgrade environmental controls at a coal unit and construct gas-fired power plants to meet projected energy demands in Kentucky, which are expected to rise sharply from 32,808 GWh in 2025 to 48,129 GWh in 2032. The proposal includes building two new 645-MW natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) units and a 400-MW battery storage system. The companies’ joint application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity was submitted to the Kentucky Public Service Commission, which is expected to rule by November 2025.
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LG&E and KU power Kentucky's growth with plans for new generation and battery storage
US-based Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, subsidiaries of PPL Corporation, have announced plans to expand their energy generation capacity in response to Kentucky’s economic growth. They have requested approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission to build two new 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle units and add 400 megawatts of battery storage. These investments aim to meet the growing energy demand driven by new businesses and data centers in the region. The first unit is expected to be operational by 2030, with additional upgrades planned for existing facilities to reduce emissions.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing