A Bright Energy Future
for Southeastern Kentucky

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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Project Benefits

$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

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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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