Kentucky Public Service Commission Issues Order on Lost City Renewables LLC's Solar Facility Application

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order on Lost City Renewables LLC's application for a certificate of construction for a 250 MW merchant electric solar generating facility in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The order addresses a motion by Lost City Renewables to excuse witness Richard Kirkland or allow him to participate virtually in the June 13, 2025 hearing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Siting Board granted Lost City Renewables' motion to allow Richard Kirkland to participate virtually in the June 13, 2025 hearing, but denied his excusal.
  • Kirkland will be allowed to participate remotely, with Siting Board Staff contacting him with instructions on how to participate.
  • Intervenors argued that Lost City Renewables had not established good cause for Kirkland's excusal, citing concerns about property value impact analysis.
  • The Siting Board changed the hearing date from June 11, 2025 to June 13, 2025.
  • The order affects the procedures for the hearing, with remaining witnesses required to be present in person.

Statistics:

  • The solar facility would have an approximate capacity of 250 MW.
  • The hearing is set for June 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
  • The Public Service Commission's order was issued on June 3, 2025.
  • The Siting Board has the authority to regulate electric generation and transmission siting in Kentucky.

Sources:

  • Order of the Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, Case No. 2024-00406, issued June 3, 2025.
  • Lost City Renewables Motion for Excusal or Virtual Participation for Richard Kirkland, filed May 15, 2025.
  • Intervenors' Response, filed May 23, 2025.