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Does Beshear’s Data Center Executive Order Have ‘Teeth’ without State Law to Back It Up?

The order tells regulators to block utility rate hikes tied to data centers and requires developers to file energy plans.

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During a press conference earlier this month, Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stood firm behind the power of his executive order he issued seeking to limit the impacts of data centers eyeing Kentucky.

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Gov. Beshear issues executive order on data center development

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Aug. 6, establishing a strict screening process and development restrictions specifically tailored to data center projects across the Commonwealth.

·Franklin County, United States
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Does Beshear’s data center executive order have ‘teeth’ without state law to back it up?

Among other things, the governor directed agencies to deny utility rate increases and prevent negative environmental impacts from data centers.

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Hoptown Chronicle broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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