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SB43

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AN ACT relating to energy planning.

Amend KRS 164.2807 to require that, as part of its annual report to the Legislative Research Commission, the Governor, and the Public Service Commission, the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission include a current inventory of the Commonwealth's existing electric generation and transmission resources, a forecast of changes in demand for those resources, and recommendations for how to address discrepancies between the current electric resource inventory and forecasted future demand.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 7, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)
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This bill would update the duties of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission by requiring it to include additional information in its annual report to state leaders. That information would cover a current picture of Kentucky's existing electricity generation and transmission resources, a forecast of future demand for electricity, and recommendations for addressing any gaps between current resources and future needs. The goal is to give state leaders better information for planning Kentucky's energy future. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who rely on the electric grid, including households, businesses, and utilities across the state.

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 ·
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026 ·
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Danny Carroll
Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

Primary sponsor
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (4)

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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

Co-sponsor
Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Robert Mills
Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

Co-sponsor
Robby.Mills@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor
Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

Co-sponsor
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Phillip Wheeler
Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

Co-sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov