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Aging coal plants: renewable mix now cheaper option for Kentucky

A new independent study shows that maintaining aging coal plants increases electricity bills in Kentucky, while a renewable-based energy portfolio could generate up to $2.6bn in savings by 2050.

Aging coal plants: renewable mix now cheaper option for Kentucky

SectorÉnergie Solaire, Énergie Éolienne, Charbon, Terrestre, Photovoltaïque
ThemeMarchés & Finance, Analyse sectorielle

A report commissioned by several local organisations reveals that Kentucky’s continued reliance on outdated coal-fired power plants is no longer the least-cost option for providing electricity to households. According to the economic and energy analysis conducted through 2050, progressively replacing these plants with renewable energy sources, battery storage systems, and efficiency programmes would significantly reduce consumer spending.

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