Beshear’s instincts on data centers are good but his tools are few

By: Joseph Verruni

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 727

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Andy Beshear has a clear message on data centers: Not one penny of Kentuckians’ electric bills should rise because of them. Any data center that wants to locate in Kentucky must pay for 100% of its own energy, including any new generation it requires. Companies that can’t meet that standard, he says, aren’t welcome.

The principle is exactly right. The problem is that it’s easier said than done.

There is no Kentucky law …

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