A data center developer says it is committing to Beshear’s data center requirements

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 700

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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An investor-owned developer looking to build a hyperscale data center at an idled Hancock County aluminum smelter says it’s committing to the governor’s requirements to pay its share of taxes, follow environmental laws and “build a meaningful relationship” with the community.

That’s according to an “energy plan” that TeraWulf filed before the state utility regulator Kentucky Public Service Commission on Aug. 14. Developer TeraWulf said the plan is a part of complying …