State Comparison
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State Profile
Energy Electricity Net Generation Megawatt Hours
EIA API
63,483,360 MWh
Total Nameplate Capacity of Generation Fleet, 2012
EIA Form 860
23,304 MW
Nameplate Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 861
11,337 MW
Percent Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 862
49%
Average Retail Price of Electricity
EIA API
10.47ยข/kWh
Electricity Generated from Coal
EIA API
70%
Electricity Generated from Natural Gas
EIA API
22%
Electricity Generated from Nuclear Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Hydroelectric
EIA API
7%
Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Petroleum
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Solar Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Biomass
EIA API
1%
Electricity Generated from Wind
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Other Sources
EIA API
0%
Name
Andy G. Beshear
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Assumed Office
2019-12-10
Name
Kentucky Public Service Commission
Abbreviation
PSC
Year Established
1934
Associated ISO or RTO
MISO (Midcontinent ISO) and PJM Interconnection (PA-NJ-MD)
Regulated Services
["Electricity", "Natural Gas", "Gas Pipelines and Safety", "Sewage/Wastewater", "Telecommunications", "Water"]
Number of Seats
3
Staff Size
110
Current Commissioner Count
3
Term Length in Years
4 Years
Term Limit
false
Name
Kentucky Legislature
Session Length in Months
3
Session Start Date
2024-01-02
Session End Date
2024-04-15