Cash Creek Seeks Lawmakers' Help Backers Want to Force Utilities to Buy Power

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FRANKFORT, Ky. - Backers of the proposed $2 billion Cash Creek coal-gasification project in Henderson County asked lawmakers Thursday to pass legislation that would force utilities to purchase some of the higher-priced electricity it would generate.

Reluctant lawmakers said they fear the proposal would lead to electric rate increases for Kentucky residents and businesses.

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Cash Creek Seeks Lawmakers' Help Backers Want to Force Utilities to Buy Power

"That's what gives me heartburn," said state Rep. Keith Hall, D- Phelps, vice chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, who was briefed on the project Thursday.

Big Rivers Electric Corp. President Mark Bailey, who was...

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