A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky and declaring an emergency.
to Committee on Committees (S)
Summary
The joint resolution requires the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal‑resource viability, alternative coal uses, and the factors driving high energy costs in eastern Kentucky. EPIC must consult utilities, coal producers, community groups, and other stakeholders, then deliver a public report with findings and recommendations by Dec. 1, 2026. The goal is to provide data that could guide policies to lower household energy bills and support the region’s economic transition.
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