KNEDA
KNEDA seeks to develop nuclear energy-related projects to support the entire nuclear energy ecosystem in the Commonwealth, including utility and private sector economic development activities.
Powering Kentucky's Nuclear Future
KNEDA serves as the nonregulatory, trusted state government agency on nuclear energy issues and development in the Commonwealth; and
Support and facilitate the development of the nuclear energy ecosystem across the Commonwealth in a collaborative manner that:
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Enhances the Commonwealth's economy;
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Offers energy production and economic development opportunities that are safe;
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Protects the environment across the Commonwealth;
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Supports community voices, especially in underrepresented or historically impacted areas;
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Increases energy education; and
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Prepares a future workforce
The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority was established by the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly and was attached to the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research for administrative purposes.
Meeting Schedule
Agendas to be linked as available
- February 20, 2026
- 1:00–3:00 PM (EST), Capitol Annex, Room 129, Frankfort, KY
KNEDA News
General Matter
Photo - U.S. Department of Energy
KNEDA Information
KNEDA Members
| Advisory Board | Name |
| Director UK CAER | Rodney Andrews |
| Secretary Energy & Environment Cabinet | Rebecca Goodman |
| Secretary Cabinet for Economic Development | Jeff Noel |
| Chair Public Service Commission | Angie Hatton |
| President Council on Postsecondary Education | Aaron Thompson |
| Secretary Education and Labor Cabinet | Jamie Link |
| Director Division of Emergency Mgmt | Eric Gibson |
| At-large members | Name |
| Investor-owned electric utilities | Aron Patrick |
| Investor-owned electric utilities | Amy Spiller |
| Investor-owned electric utilities | Cynthia Wiseman |
| Distribution Cooperatives | Christopher Perry |
| Generation & Transmission Cooperatives | Don Gulley |
| Generation & Transmission Cooperatives | Don Mosier |
| TN Valley Authority | Scott Hunnewell |
| Nuclear Site Remediation | Cory Hicks |
| Environmental Interests | Elizabeth Natter |
| Manufacturers | Keith Hamilton |
| Commerical Interests | Mark Workman |
| Mayor | George Bray |
| County Judge/Executive | Myron Lewis |
| Non-voting members | Name |
| Senate member | Danny Carroll |
| Senate member | Shelley Funke Frommeyer |
| House Representative | Suzanne Miles |
| House Representative | Randy Bridges |
KNEDA Documents
| Document Type | Date | Document Title/Link |
| Minutes | 03/19/25 | Approved Nov. Meeting Minutes: Link |
| Minutes | 06/20/25 | Approved March Meeting Minutes: Link |
| Story | 10/02/25 | KNEDA Grant Program Opens: Link |
| RFP | 10/02/25 | KNEDA Grant RFP - CLOSED |
| Document (RFP) | 10/15/25 | KNEDA Grant RFP Background: Link |
| SOPs | 10/15/25 | KNEDA Grant Standard Operating Procedures: Link |
| Bylaws | 10/15/25 | KNEDA Bylaws: Link |
| Document | 10/15/25 | KNEDA Kentucky Nuclear-Ready Community Designation : Link |