Powering Kentucky for Generations to Come
The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project represents a new era of jobs and economic growth for Southeastern Kentucky. It builds upon the region’s energy-producing legacy and skilled workforce to develop critical infrastructure that will power the nation for generations to come.
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$1.3 billion investment in southeastern Kentucky
Creates over 2,300 family-wage jobs
Produces 266 MW of reliable, affordable electricity
Constructs a 100+-year asset to bolster the area's power grid
About Rye Development
Rye Development is advancing America’s next generation of pumped storage hydropower, the largest and most proven form of energy storage. Rye is a partnership between EDF power solutions and Climate Adaptive Infrastructure—two global leaders in utility-scale energy storage. We’re advancing the world’s most dependable energy storage technology with unmatched hydropower expertise, capital strength, and a proven track record of development success.
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