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Kentucky Power Amends TeraWulf Deal to 1 GW Load, $100M Winter Credits

Oct 5, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Higher load growth and accelerated project timelines can lift rate-base and earnings potential for AEP's regulated business, especially if PSC approves. TeraWulf financing reduces customer burden on capital costs, which can ease regulatory concerns. However, approvals introduce regulatory risk and timing uncertainty.

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Kentucky Power finalized an amended agreement with TeraWulf to double Muskie Data Campus demand to 1 GW and provide $100 million of winter bill credits over the first decade, beginning in 2029. The second 500 MW phase is accelerated to 2029, subject to PSC approval, while TeraWulf covers financing costs for Kentucky Power's planned 760 MW Big Sandy plant. If approved, the deal signals meaningful load growth for AEP's regulated operations and potential earnings visibility.

Kentucky Power amends deal with TeraWulf to 1 GW load.
Offers $100M winter bill credits over 10 years, starting 2029.
Second 500 MW phase moved to 2029, pending PSC approval.
TeraWulf to pay financing costs for 760 MW Big Sandy plant.
Expands data-center growth and utility earnings potential for AEP.

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