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News ClipWEKU·Catlettsburg, Boyd County, KY

Northeast Kentucky data center draws resident questions on transparency, jobs

A proposed TeraWulf data center in northeast Kentucky's EastPark Industrial Park is facing significant community opposition. Residents raised concerns about transparency, potential jobs, and the project's impact on local water and electricity supplies during a contentious town hall meeting in Catlettsburg, Boyd County. Local officials, including Judge-Executives from Boyd and Greenup counties, were present to address the public's questions, with another meeting scheduled.

opposition electricity water government environmental

6/2/2026

News ClipLane Report·Greenup County, KY

TeraWulf acquires site in Greenup for 1+ GW data center campus

TeraWulf has acquired a 285-acre site in Greenup County, Kentucky, for its new Muskie Data Campus, which is planned to be a 1+ gigawatt data center operation. The initial 500 MW capacity is expected by late 2028, supported by a new 345 kV substation being constructed by Kentucky Power. The site is already zoned for its intended use and is seen as a significant economic development for the region.

announcement electricity zoning government

6/1/2026

News Clipthe-messenger.com·KY

Kentucky utilities report 30 data centers under discussion statewide

Kentucky is grappling with the prospect of numerous hyperscale data center projects, with major utilities reporting as many as 30 potential sites under discussion statewide, demanding significant electricity. While state tax breaks aim to incentivize development, local communities and advocacy groups are raising concerns about electricity costs, water usage, noise, and rural land impact. Some localities, like Cave City, have enacted temporary bans, and Mercer County is considering new zoning ordinances to regulate data centers.

electricity water opposition zoning government moratorium

5/30/2026

News Clipcnhinews.com·Boyd, Greenup County, KY

Kentucky Power addresses resident concerns regarding TeraWulf data center

Kentucky Power addressed resident concerns following TeraWulf's announcement of a new data center in EastPark, focusing on its impact on electricity rates and infrastructure. The utility clarified that the project, still years from operation, will be served under approved industrial tariffs designed to protect existing residential and business customers from subsidizing its costs. Kentucky Power also highlighted the site's suitability and its commitment to maintaining system reliability through regulatory processes.

electricity announcement government

5/29/2026

News ClipGlasgow News 1·KY

Utilities report as many as 30 data centers under discussion in Kentucky

Kentucky is seeing significant interest from hyperscale data center developers, with utilities reporting dozens of potential projects and massive projected electricity demands. This has led to concerns from local communities regarding electricity costs, water usage, noise, and land transformation, resulting in a moratorium in Cave City and regulatory discussions in Mercer County. State lawmakers have incentivized data centers but a bill to cover infrastructure costs failed.

electricity water moratorium zoning opposition government environmental announcement

5/29/2026