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Kentucky Public Service Commission Orders Investigation into Nuclear Energy Generation, Storage, and Related Matters

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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has initiated an investigation into nuclear energy generation, storage, and related matters, as mandated by Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 140 issued on April 4, 2024. The commission has scheduled an informal conference for September 10, 2025, to discuss various topics, including the commission's IRP regulation (807 KAR 5:058), commission regulations that may impact nuclear regulation, and cost and cost recovery.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PSC has ordered an investigation into nuclear energy generation, storage, and related matters, as mandated by Senate Joint Resolution 140.
  • The commission has scheduled an informal conference for September 10, 2025, to discuss various topics, including the commission's IRP regulation (807 KAR 5:058) and commission regulations that may impact nuclear regulation.
  • The commission has established a deadline of October 1, 2025, for interested parties to request intervention in the proceeding.
  • Any motion to intervene filed after the established deadline or a subsequent order must show good cause and accept existing deadlines.
  • All findings from the commission's June 16, 2025, Order remain effective.
  • The commission has attached an appendix to the Order, outlining the topics to be discussed at the informal conference, including Senate Joint Resolution 140's requirements, the commission's IRP regulation (807 KAR 5:058), and cost and cost recovery.

Statistics:

  • The investigation is a result of Senate Joint Resolution 140, issued on April 4, 2024.
  • The PSC has scheduled an informal conference for September 10, 2025.
  • The deadline for interested parties to request intervention is October 1, 2025.
  • A total of 25 individuals and entities have been served with the alert for case 2025-00186, as denoted by **.

Sources:

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky Before the Public Service Commission. (2025, August 1). In the Matter of: Electronic Investigation of Nuclear Energy, Generation, Storage, and Related Matters. Case No. 2025-00186.
  • Senate Joint Resolution 140. (2024, April 4). pdf available upon request.

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