{"id":49005,"topic":"ai","source":"KFVS12","title":"Paducah DOE site picked for AI, computing campus, including power generation and storage - KFVS12","url":"https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/07/29/paducah-doe-site-picked-ai-computing-campus-including-power-generation-storage/","url_hash":"86d853451f62ca6300530da8f5845be8ea4e1d11","author":"","summary":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxOc2YtaGdMLW5PZnpQWUlsSURwTngtY2JzdTBsNEVNa09aUXJDSEtSdEwzTC1CenlaVmJ3MzRLSXNnT3h2bVl4NnhLOHZ3d2d1bV9XcHItaUxQOHNzUWVWMTRSaS16NU1jY3R5SWFQVEJRaVlIVDV0TTNGSEtPbjVVRHJDVEtvX3p5S1ExS2UyeERXZnVtYlNBcWNyeGpqZGVKUkFiNGZZbnBldW5FZTBqaUlHaw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Paducah DOE site picked for AI, computing campus, including power generation and storage</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color=\"#6f6f6f\">KFVS12</font>","content":"PADUCAH, Ky. 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The buildout is intended to support a 1.8-gigawatt artificial intelligence and high-performance computing campus.\nUnder the partnership, Brookfield was selected to develop and operate the Paducah data center campus, while NextEra was selected to build and own the dedicated energy infrastructure to power the site, according to the DOE.\nBig Rivers Electric Power Corporation will provide wholesale electric service and Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative will provide retail electric service. Paducah Power System will serve as a community partner.\nA power service agreement remains subject to approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.\nEnergy Secretary Chris Wright said the effort aligns with President Donald Trump’s “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” and the department said the project’s generation and storage capacity would exceed the campus’s needs. The department said excess electricity could be delivered to the regional grid, which it said would help reduce energy costs.\nU.S. Rep. Andy Barr, called the investment “historic” and said he advocated for the project after speaking with Heartland and Kentucky officials.\nThe Energy Department said the effort advances its “American Energy Hubs” initiative, aimed at converting former DOE sites into centers for energy production, manufacturing and technology development while continuing environmental cleanup.\nConstruction is expected to be completed in 2031.\nThe Department of Energy is planning a formal announcement of the project on Wednesday. Heartland News will attend the announcement. Watch for Heartland News’ coverage of the event on air and online.\nCopyright 2026 KFVS. 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The department said excess electricity could be delivered to the regional grid, which it said would help reduce energy costs.\nU.S. Rep. Andy Barr, called the investment “historic” and said he advocated for the project after speaking with Heartland and Kentucky officials.\nThe Energy Department said the effort advances its “American Energy Hubs” initiative, aimed at converting former DOE sites into centers for energy production, manufacturing and technology development while continuing environmental cleanup.\nConstruction is expected to be completed in 2031.\nThe Department of Energy is planning a formal announcement of the project on Wednesday. Heartland News will attend the announcement. Watch for Heartland News’ coverage of the event on air and online.\nCopyright 2026 KFVS. 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