coal retirement

A 800 megawatt solar installation is planned for the reclaimed Starfire mine site.

Energy

$1 billion solar project planned on former Starfire coal mine in eastern Kentucky

Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern

Electric SUV manufacturer Rivian, The Nature Conservancy will buy power to offset their carbon emissions

The John Amos power station in Putnam Co., WV.

Environment

Utility officials push against a proposed bill that would stall coal retirements in Kentucky

Ryan Van Velzer

Utilities pushed back against Kentucky lawmakers calling for additional hurdles to prevent the retirement of coal-fired power plants. A Senate committee nonetheless passed the bill Wednesday.

Environment

Kentucky Leads The Country In 2020 Coal Retirements

Ryan Van Velzer (KPR)

Two of the largest coal-fired power plant retirements in the U.S. in 2020 are happening in Kentucky.The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Paradise Unit 3 near…