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East Kentucky Power Cooperative's Data Center Power Tariff Filing

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a regulatory document directing East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) to file an electronic version of specific information regarding their proposed data center power tariff. The document references EKPC's previous response to Commission Staff's First Request for Information and seeks clarification on various aspects of the proposed tariff. EKPC is required to provide the requested information by August 11, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PSC has directed EKPC to file an electronic version of the requested information by August 11, 2025.
  • EKPC must categorize potential data center customers and explain how they determine whether an inquiry is serious or speculative.
  • The application fee to prospective data center customers is expected to be around $250,000, but EKPC may revise this amount if necessary.
  • EKPC must consider opposition to the proposed tariff terms from prospective data center customers.
  • The proposed tariff does not include a provision for data centers to procure renewable energy or renewable energy credits.
  • EKPC has conducted or plans to conduct load studies on behalf of prospective data center customers, as well as transmission-related studies with PJM.
  • EKPC will enter into separate contracts with third-party data center customers, which will include provisions from the proposed tariff.

Statistics:

  • The proposed tariff filing is due by August 11, 2025.
  • The application fee expected to be charged to prospective data center customers is approximately $250,000.
  • EKPC has conducted or plans to conduct a total of __ (number) load studies on behalf of prospective data center customers.
  • PJM has conducted or is in the process of conducting __ (number) transmission-related studies on behalf of EKPC regarding prospective data center customers.

Sources:

  • 807 KAR 5:001 ( Kentucky Administrative Regulations )
  • Jackson, W. (2021). Order in Case No. 2020-000851. Ky. PSC.
  • East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (2025). Response to Commission Staff's Third Request for Information. Case No. 2025-00140.

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