The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan by Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities to retire several fossil fuel plants and replace them with significant solar and battery energy storage. The plan involves a 900% increase in renewable energy in their service areas, with 877 MW of solar and 125 MW / 500 MWh of battery energy stored. These resources are expected to be cost-effective replacements for the retirements of two coal-fired power plants and three natural gas fired plants. The Sierra Club supports the plan, citing a study that showed that coal plant failures caused rolling blackouts during Winter Storm Elliott during winter storms. The group is urging the PSC to investigate the potential for the two utilities to join a regional organization to lower customer prices and reduce risk of winter blackouts.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







