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News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Beshear flexes regulatory muscle in Paducah data center feud with Trump

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asserted state regulatory authority over a $100 billion federal hyperscale data center project in Paducah, emphasizing his administration's control over environmental permitting and building inspections. He criticized the Trump administration for not briefing him on the project, which is being developed by Brookfield Corp. and NextEra Energy. Beshear also mentioned a recent executive order to prevent data centers from increasing electricity rates for existing customers.

government electricity environmental announcement

8/14/2026

News Clipkentuckynewera.com·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Proposed ban threatens plan for Paducah data center

Proposed federal legislation that would ban AI data centers on federal land threatens a planned $100 billion data center development at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky. The project, involving Brookfield Corp. and NextEra Energy, is a major economic opportunity for the state but is now in the crosshairs of a national debate over AI's enormous electricity and water demands. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the bill to prevent federal land from being used for industrial-scale AI development due to environmental and infrastructure concerns.

electricity government water environmental announcement moratorium opposition

8/13/2026

News Clippmg-ky1.com·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Proposed ban threatens plan for Paducah data center

A proposed $100 billion AI data center planned for the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky is threatened by federal legislation. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill to ban large AI data centers on federal land, putting the Paducah project, which is on federal property, in a vulnerable position. This comes amidst a national debate over AI's significant electricity demands and potential environmental impacts.

government opposition electricity environmental announcement moratorium

8/8/2026

News Clipkentucky.com·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Paducah lands $100B AI data center project, one of Kentucky’s largest investments

The U.S. Department of Energy unveiled plans for a $100 billion private investment to develop one of the nation's largest AI data center campuses at a former uranium enrichment site in Paducah, Kentucky. This project will create thousands of jobs and include dedicated energy infrastructure capable of supplying 4.6 gigawatts of electricity. Brookfield Corp. will develop and operate the campus, with NextEra Energy Inc. building the power infrastructure.

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7/29/2026