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Kentucky Data Centers Under New Rules | Charleston News
Kentucky’s Governor Beshear just dropped a major move: a new executive order forcing data center developers to prove they’re good neighbors. Now, before breaking ground, companies must submit detailed plans covering power use, tax contributions, and community impact — with strict limits on raising electricity rates for everyone else. The state won’t greenlight projects that harm land, water, or natural resources, and companies must be transparent and work locally. Local control remains intact, but this order ensures big data centers don’t just take space and energy — they must give back…
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