Powering Kentucky's Future
To serve Kentucky’s growing demand for electricity, shrink the cooperative’s carbon footprint, and safeguard reliable power plants and competitive rates, EKPC is planning a range of new projects.
COOPER STATION, Pulaski County
Located on the banks of Lake Cumberland near Somerset, Ky., Cooper Station is a reliable 341-megawatt workhorse in EKPC’s fleet, providing important voltage support for the Southern Kentucky grid.
Cooper Station natural gas combined cycle unit
EKPC plans to add a 745-megawatt natural gas combined cycle unit to provide reliable power for Kentucky’s growing electric demand.
Cooper Unit #2 co-firing coal and natural gas
As stringent environmental regulations take effect, EKPC will ensure this reliable generating unit continues operating into the 2030s by converting the boiler to use either coal or natural gas as fuel.
Cooper and Spurlock overview video
EKPC conducted an informational public meeting regarding these projects Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Center for Rural Development, 2292 South Hwy 27, Somerset, KY.
Cooper former impoundment closure
Beginning in spring 2025, EKPC will begin work to close a former impoundment at Cooper Station where coal ash was placed between the late 1970’s and early 1990’s.
EKPC conducted an informational public meeting regarding this project Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Center for Rural Development, 2292 South Hwy 27, Somerset, KY.
SPURLOCK STATION, Mason County
Spurlock Station, located along the Ohio River, is EKPC’s largest power plant, accounting for most of the electricity generated to serve 1.1 million Kentucky residents in 89 counties.
Spurlock Station co-firing coal and natural gas
The U.S. EPA’s greenhouse gas regulation will force coal-fueled plants to convert boilers to use natural gas. Co-firing all four of Spurlock Station’s units will safeguard these reliable units, enabling them to use both coal and natural gas as fuel.
LIBERTY STATION, Casey County
Liberty Station will be a brand-new, innovative power plant with flexibility to support solar generation and bolster Southern Kentucky’s electric grid to ensure reliable service, especially during periods of high demand.
Liberty Station
Featuring 12 natural gas-fueled engine/generator sets with a total net capacity of 214 megawatts, Liberty Station will be capable of starting up quickly and ramping up and down rapidly, providing an important tool for reliability.
EKPC conducted an informational public meeting regarding this project Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center, Pork Producers Building, 678 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty KY.
Liberty Station overview video
SOLAR
Prospective industries are seeking renewable power to manage their carbon footprint, and solar energy helps to hedge energy costs and reduce EKPC’s carbon intensity. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service, EKPC plans to employ federal grants and subsidized loans to implement solar energy affordably for Kentucky.
Cooperative Solar Farm Two – Fayette
A 387-acre solar farm in eastern Fayette County, Ky., along Interstate 64 will generate 40 megawatts of electricity, enough to serve the annual electricity needs of 4,560 typical Kentucky homes.
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EKPC conducted an informational public meeting regarding this project Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at EKPC’s offices, located at 4775 Lexington Road, Winchester, KY.
Cooperative Solar Farm Three – Marion
A 635-acre solar farm in Marion County, Ky., north of Lebanon. This solar farm will generate 96 megawatts of electricity, enough to serve the annual electricity needs of 10,940 typical Kentucky homes.
Learn more
EKPC conducted an informational public meeting regarding this project Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Marion County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 416 Fairgrounds Road, Lebanon, KY.
Questions/comments
If you have a question or comment about one of these projects, please contact EKPC at contactEKPC@ekpc.coop or (859) 744-4812.