New study shows Kentucky data center could generate up to $435 million in local tax revenue

New study shows Kentucky data center could generate up to $435 million in local tax revenue

News ClipWDRB·KY·8/20/2026

A new study reveals that a typical 400-megawatt data center in Kentucky could generate up to $435 million in local tax revenue. This economic impact is projected over a two-year construction period and the first 10 years of operation.

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A recent analysis highlights the significant economic benefits a 400-megawatt data center could bring to Kentucky. The study projects that such a facility could generate as much as $435 million in local tax revenue.

This revenue would accrue over a period encompassing the data center's two-year construction phase and its initial decade of operational activity, indicating a substantial financial boost for the local economy.