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Resolution asks EPIC to study Eastern Kentucky coal assets and energy options; committee advances measure

House Committee (Kentucky House of Representatives) · March 5, 2026
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Summary

House Joint Resolution 77 tasks the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) to examine coal assets and energy options for Eastern Kentucky; the committee advanced the resolution with support from members who said EPIC is already doing related work.

Tom Smith (86th district) and Chris Fugate introduced House Joint Resolution 77, asking EPIC to study coal assets and energy options in Eastern Kentucky and report back. Sponsors said EPIC's existing mandate and recent staffing make it well positioned to undertake the work, and members noted EPIC is already conducting related statewide energy planning.

Representative Miles and others said EPIC has been engaged on similar topics and the resolution formalizes a request to focus on Eastern Kentucky’s generation and transmission context. The committee voted the resolution favorably and the chair said the resolution "should pass on the House floor."

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