LG&E and KU receive approval on plans to meet Kentucky's growing energy needs
PPL (NYSE:PPL) subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities received Kentucky Public Service Commission approval on Oct. 28, 2025 to construct two new 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle units — Brown 12 and Mill Creek 6 — and to add a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to Ghent Unit 2.
The companies reached a July 29 stipulation that preserved most generation projects, withdrew a proposed battery storage project (with right to file later), and extended Mill Creek 2 operation until Mill Creek 6 is in service. Brown 12 is expected online in 2030, Mill Creek 6 in 2031, and the Ghent 2 SCR in 2028. The Commission declined to approve two proposed rate mechanisms but may review them in other proceedings.
Le controllate di PPL (NYSE:PPL), Louisville Gas and Electric e Kentucky Utilities hanno ottenuto l’approvazione della Kentucky Public Service Commission il 28 ottobre 2025 per costruire due nuovi impianti a ciclo combinato a gas naturale da 645 megawatt ciascuno — Brown 12 e Mill Creek 6 — e per aggiungere un sistema di riduzione catalitica selettiva (SCR) all'Ghent Unit 2.
Le aziende hanno raggiunto un preciso accordo del 29 luglio che ha preservato la maggior parte dei progetti di generazione, ritirato un progetto di stoccaggio a batteria (con diritto a presentarlo nuovamente) e prolungato l'operatività di Mill Creek 2 finché Mill Creek 6 non sarà in servizio. Brown 12 dovrebbe entrare in servizio nel 2030, Mill Creek 6 nel 2031 e l'SCR di Ghent 2 nel 2028. La Commissione ha respinto l'approvazione di due meccanismi di tariffazione proposti, ma potrebbe riesaminarli in altri procedimenti.
Las filiales de PPL (NYSE:PPL), Louisville Gas and Electric y Kentucky Utilities recibieron la aprobación de la Kentucky Public Service Commission el 28 de octubre de 2025 para construir dos nuevas unidades de ciclo combinado a gas natural de 645 megavatios cada una — Brown 12 y Mill Creek 6 — y para añadir un sistema de reducción catalítica selectiva (SCR) a la Ghent Unit 2.
Las empresas alcanzaron un acuerdo stipulation el 29 de julio que preservó la mayoría de los proyectos de generación, retiró un proyecto propuesto de almacenamiento con batería (con derecho a presentarlo nuevamente) y extendió la operación de Mill Creek 2 hasta que Mill Creek 6 entre en servicio. Se espera que Brown 12 entre en línea en 2030, Mill Creek 6 en 2031 y el SCR de Ghent 2 en 2028. La Comisión rechazó aprobar dos mecanismos de tarifas propuestos, pero podría revisarlos en otros procedimientos.
PPL의 자회사인 Louisville Gas and Electric 및 Kentucky Utilities가 2025년 10월 28일 Kentucky 공공서비스위원회(Public Service Commission)의 승인을 받아 두 대의 신규 645메가와트 천연가스 복합사이클 발전 설비를 건설하고 — Brown 12와 Mill Creek 6 — Ghent Unit 2에 선택적 촉매 환원(SCR) 시스템을 추가하기로 했다.
회사는 7월 29일 합의안에 도달하여 대부분의 발전 프로젝트를 보존하고, 제안된 배터리 저장 프로젝트를 철회했으며(향후 다시 제기할 권리 있음), Mill Creek 2의 가동 기간을 Mill Creek 6가 가동될 때까지 연장했다. Brown 12는 2030년에, Mill Creek 6는 2031년에, Ghent 2의 SCR은 2028년에 가동될 것으로 기대된다. 위원회는 제안된 두 가지 요금 메커니즘의 승인을 거부했지만 다른 절차에서 재검토할 수 있다.
Les filiales de PPL (NYSE:PPL), Louisville Gas and Electric et Kentucky Utilities ont reçu l’approbation de la Kentucky Public Service Commission le 28 octobre 2025 pour construire deux nouvelles unités à cycle combiné gaz naturel de 645 MW chacune — Brown 12 et Mill Creek 6 — et pour ajouter un système de réduction catalytique sélective (SCR) à la Ghent Unit 2.
Les sociétés ont conclu le 29 juillet un accord stipulation qui préserve la plupart des projets de génération, retire un projet de stockage par batteries (avec droit de le soumettre ultérieurement) et prolonge l’exploitation de Mill Creek 2 jusqu’à ce que Mill Creek 6 soit en service. Brown 12 devrait entrer en service en 2030, Mill Creek 6 en 2031, et le SCR de Ghent 2 en 2028. La Commission a refusé d’aprocher deux mécanismes tarifaires proposés mais pourrait les réexaminer dans d’autres procédures.
Tochtergesellschaften von PPL (NYSE:PPL), Louisville Gas and Electric und Kentucky Utilities erhielten am 28. Oktober 2025 die Zustimmung der Kentucky Public Service Commission zum Bau von zwei neuen 645-Megawatt-Gasanlagen im Kombikraftwerk — Brown 12 und Mill Creek 6 — sowie zur Nachrüstung der Ghent Unit 2 mit einem SCR-System (Selektive Katalytische Reduktion).
In einer Vereinbarung vom 29. Juli wurde der Großteil der Generationsprojekte erhalten, ein vorgeschlagenes Batteriespeicherprojekt zurückgezogen (mit dem Recht, später erneut vorgelegt zu werden) und der Betrieb von Mill Creek 2 wurde bis zur Inbetriebnahme von Mill Creek 6 verlängert. Brown 12 soll 2030, Mill Creek 6 2031 und die SCR für Ghent 2 2028 in Betrieb gehen. Die Kommission lehnte die Genehmigung von zwei vorgeschlagenen Preisregeln ab, könnte diese jedoch in anderen Verfahren erneut prüfen.
الشركات التابعة لـ PPL (بورصة نيويورك: PPL)، Louisville Gas and Electric و Kentucky Utilities حصلت على موافقة لجنة الخدمات العامة بولاية كينتاكي في 28 أكتوبر 2025 على بناء وحدتين حديثتين بتقنية المحرك الناتج عن دورة مركبة بالغاز الطبيعي بقدرة 645 ميغاواط لكل منهما — Brown 12 و Mill Creek 6 — وإضافة نظام تقليل تحفيزي انتقائي (SCR) إلى Ghent Unit 2.
توصلت الشركات إلى اتفاق stipulation في 29 يوليو التي حافظت على معظم مشاريع التوليد، وسحبت مشروع تخزين بطاريات (مع حق تقديمه لاحقاً)، وامتدت فترة تشغيل Mill Creek 2 حتى يتم تشغيل Mill Creek 6. من المتوقع أن يعمل Brown 12 في 2030، و Mill Creek 6 في 2031، و SCR Ghent 2 في 2028. رفضت اللجنة الموافقة على آليتين مقترحتين للتسعير لكنها قد تراجعهما في إجراءات أخرى.
- KPSC approval granted to construct two 645 MW combined-cycle units
- Brown 12 expected in service 2030
- Mill Creek 6 expected in service 2031
- Ghent Unit 2 SCR environmental upgrade expected available 2028
- Stipulation preserved majority of proposed generation projects
- Proposed battery storage project withdrawn from stipulation
- Commission did not approve two proposed rate mechanisms
- Mill Creek 2 coal unit operation extended beyond planned 2027 retirement until 2031
Insights
KPSC approval clears major generation additions: two 645‑MW combined‑cycle units and Ghent Unit 2 SCR, supporting service and economic growth.
LG&E and KU received Commission authority on
The outcome reduces regulatory uncertainty for the approved projects but leaves several dependencies: the previously proposed battery storage was withdrawn from this approval and may require a future CPCN; the Commission declined two rate mechanisms, which means cost recovery and timing remain subject to other proceedings; and the Commission did not decide on extending Mill Creek Unit 2’s retirement date now. Watch for final CPCN filings, separate rate‑case or rider proceedings that address cost recovery, and any future retirement/extension filings for Mill Creek Unit 2 within the next regulatory cycle (expected between now and the unit in‑service dates).
KPSC approves utilities' requests to add new generation
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company received approval October 28 from the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) to add new generation that will support LG&E and KU's ability to continue serving customers safely and reliably, while keeping pace with
In its order, the KPSC granted LG&E and KU, subsidiaries of PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL), the authority to construct two new, highly efficient 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle units, Mill Creek 6 and Brown 12, and upgrade environmental technologies for Unit 2 at Ghent Generating Station by installing a selective catalytic reduction facility.
"This is an exciting time for
Unprecedented economic growth in the commonwealth prompted LG&E and KU to request approval on February 28 for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Commission for the two natural gas combined-cycle units, the upgraded environmental controls on Ghent Unit 2 and the installation of more battery storage.
The utilities then reached on July 29 a stipulation agreement with key intervening parties to the case. The agreement supported a majority of the generation projects initially proposed but withdrew the proposed battery storage project, with the right to file a future CPCN if necessary, and extended the operation of the Mill Creek 2 coal unit beyond its previously planned 2027 retirement date until Mill Creek 6 is in-service in 2031.
The stipulation agreement was reached with the Attorney General of the
In the order, the Commission did not rule on extending the operation of Mill Creek Unit 2 because authority to retire the unit in 2027 had been previously granted and instead could consider a later retirement in the future. In addition, the Commission decided not to approve two proposed rate mechanisms as part of the case but noted the mechanisms could be included for review in other proceedings.
LG&E and KU expect to have the first unit, Brown 12, available in 2030 and the second unit, Mill Creek 6, available in 2031. The
LG&E and KU appreciate the collaborative efforts of the parties to this proceeding, as the utilities look to meet the growing energy needs in the Commonwealth, and look forward to continuing to work with the KPSC on the items not approved in its order.
About LG&E and KU's generation fleet
LG&E and KU currently have more than 7,200 megawatts of power generation capacity comprising coal-fired, natural gas, solar and hydro, and an all-of-the-above approach to their generation fleet that's flexible and one of the most reliable in the nation. The utilities dispatch least-cost generation first, and this balanced generation approach gives the utilities the flexibility to hedge against fuel price increases for customers, while continuing to ensure safe, reliable and affordable service.
Visit lge-ku.com/investments to learn more about LG&E and KU's long-term plans and projects to support
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in
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