Empowering Kentucky's economy

LG&E and KU are proud partners in powering Kentucky's thriving business scene and balanced lifestyle. Start or grow your company in a place where life moves at just the right speed. Visit newkentuckyhome.ky.gov to learn more.

Our energies go to powering businesses and empowering growth.

Often recognized as a top U.S. utility for corporate facility investment and job creation, LG&E and KU supported 76 projects in 2024, in which companies announced growth opportunities to invest nearly $2.8 billion in their communities, adding 3,113 jobs at those facilities. Companies in our service territories accounted for 45% of statewide investment announcements, with 39% of the investments and 34% of the jobs landing in LG&E and KU’s service territories.

In January of 2025, LG&E and KU announced its first hyperscale data center electric customer, a joint venture between PowerHouse Data Centers and Poe Companies, a Louisville-based real estate developer. The venture is developing Kentucky’s first hyperscale data center campus. The first 130 megawatts will be available in October 2026.

We are the energy provider for some of the largest industries in Kentucky. From automotive and manufacturing, to aerospace and logistics, businesses can have confidence in LG&E and KU by looking at the customers we serve and the enormity of their operations.

The Opportunity Kentucky grant assists communities with site development for new or expanding businesses. The Opportunity Kentucky bill credit offers an incentive to new and existing customers to help launch their investments.