Investing in the Future
Southeastern Kentucky has delivered affordable, reliable electricity to the people and businesses in the region for a long time.
The Lewis Ridge project comes at a critical time for Kentucky’s energy security. The state’s electricity demand is expected to grow by 30% to 45% by 2032 compared to 2024, driven primarily by data centers and manufacturing. Pumped storage hydropower—America’s most proven long-duration energy storage solution will help meet that growing demand.
The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will work like a giant water battery, storing excess energy for up to 8 hours and generating power when it’s needed most.
Benefits of Pumped Storage
Certainty
Provides 24/7 on-demand energy, helping ensure affordable energy prices.
Long-Lasting
Facilities operational for 100+ years.
Dependable
Generates power even during extreme weather events.
Economic Benefits
Generates 2,300 family-wage jobs
Creates 45 operational jobs
Offers job training and apprenticeships
Workers to spend $104M during construction, benefitting local businesses
Generates $1.65M in annual tax revenue for Bell County
Helps ensure affordable energy prices*
* Source: Electric Power Research Institute