Kentucky Coal Decline Accelerates | Louisville News

Coal’s decline in Kentucky accelerates as new federal data projects an 8% drop in 2026, followed by another 6% dip in 2027 — despite recent pro-coal policies that haven’t reversed the trend. Solar power has surged past coal for the first time, while wind and natural gas fill the gap, leaving coal economically stranded. The fallout? Over 300 jobs lost this year and falling rail shipments. Legal victories, like one shutting down a Michigan plant’s forced extension, are saving consumers billions — and similar battles are brewing in Kentucky, where state officials challenge costly regional grid mandates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-09-14/are-trumps-policies-helping-ky-coal-not-much-new-federal-outlook-shows More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51bc65250cd59de4 Report issues to [email protected].