KY utility ratepayers could subsidize nuclear power permitting costs under advancing bill

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 482

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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FRANKFORT — A committee-approved bill would expand the role of a state nuclear energy research authority to subsidize the cost of seeking federal licenses and permits to locate nuclear power plants in Kentucky.

Senate Bill 57, primarily sponsored by Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, would establish a pilot program within the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority for the agency to accept applications from utilities, or potential customers working with utilities, for grants up to …

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