Kentucky Public Service Commission


View Case Filings for: 2024-00406


Case Number:2024-00406
Service Type:Electric
Filing Date:1/29/2025
Category:Merchant Plant Applications
Utilities:

Lost City Renewables LLC


Electronic Case

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION OF LOST CITY RENEWABLES LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 250 MEGAWATT MERCHANT ELECTRIC SOLAR GENERATING FACILITY IN MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KENTUCKY PURSUANT TO KRS 278.710 AND 807 KAR 5:110









Case Filings
FilingDocuments
6/20/2025 2:13:59 PM

Data Request


6/20/2025 2:07:58 PM

Order Entered: 1. Post-hearing requests for information, if any, shall be filed on or before June 20, 2025. 2. Responses to post-hearing requests for information shall be filed on or before June 27, 2025. 3. Simultaneous post-hearing briefs, if any, shall be filed on or before June 27, 2025. 4. Responses to post-hearing briefs, if any, shall be filed on or before July 3, 2025. 5. As described above, any portions of the hearing video or transcript which provide personal identifying information shall be stricken so as not to reveal PII censored. 6. This case shall stand submitted for a decision by the Siting Board effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, July 4, 2025.


6/19/2025 12:42:26 PM

Notice of filing photo exhibit


Harold Mac Johns Intervenors

6/17/2025 3:38:43 PM

20250617_Response E-Mail to Multiple Comments.pdf


6/12/2025 3:14:01 PM

Statement Regarding Hearing


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

Lost_City_Statement_Regarding_Hearing_Procedure.pdf

Statement Regarding Hearing Procedure

6/12/2025 1:14:31 PM

Motion to Recuse


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

6/11/2025 4:07:06 PM

Supplemental Responses to Second Request for Information


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

Response_to_KSB_RFI-2_Supplement.pdf

Supplemental Responses to DR2

6/11/2025 3:56:52 PM

20250611_Response E-mail to Multiple Comments.pdf


6/9/2025 5:22:08 PM

Subpoena for Stetson Atcher


Harold Mac Johns Interveners

6/9/2025 2:50:49 PM

20250609_2024-00406_ltr_ED_Notice of Filing__Lost_City_EO_NOF.pdf


6/6/2025 5:12:54 PM

Witness List


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

6/6/2025 5:07:16 PM

Notice of Hearing


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

6/3/2025 2:32:44 PM

Order Entered: 1. Lost City Renewable’s motion to excuse Richard Kirkland or allow him to participate virtually in the June 13, 2025 hearing is granted, in part, and denied, in part. 2. Richard Kirkland is not excused from the hearing, but is permitted to participate virtually. 3. Siting Board Staff shall contact Mr. Kirkland with instructions on participating remotely. 4. The remaining witnesses who sponsored testimony or exhibits must be present in person at the hearing.


5/30/2025 12:17:05 PM

Reply in Support of Motion for Exclusion or for Virtual Participation


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

Reply_in_Support_of_Motion_for_Excusal_or_Virtual_Participation_-_Kirkland.pdf

Reply in Support of Motion for Excusal or for Virtual Participation

5/26/2025 8:18:53 AM

Response to Consultants Report


Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

Lost_City_Response_to_Consultants_Report.pdf

Response to Consultant's Report

5/23/2025 2:24:36 PM

Notice regarding Request to Not Excuse Mr. Kirkland from June 13, 2025 Hearing


Harold Mac Johns Interveners

Reed,_Brad_-_PSC__-_Notice_re_Excusing_Kirkland_from_Hearing.pdf

Notice Regarding Request to Not Excuse Mr. Kirkland from June 13, 2025 Hearing

5/15/2025 6:14:07 PM

Motion to Excuse Witness


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

5/12/2025 11:26:07 AM

Consultants Final Report


Collin ABell Elliot Engineering Inc.

EEI_Lost_City_Solar_Consultants_Final_Report_Attachment_B.pdf

Attachment B - Property Value Impact Assessment

EEI_Lost_City_Solar_Consultants_Final_Report_Attachment_C.pdf

Attachment C - Economic Impact Assessment

5/9/2025 4:04:43 PM

Notice of Filing - Visibility Analysis


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

5/6/2025 9:55:24 AM

20250506_Letter Filing Document from March 27, 2025 Public Comments Meeting into the Record.pdf


4/28/2025 7:19:53 PM

Response to Second Request for Information


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

4/10/2025 2:51:08 PM

Data Request


4/8/2025 2:58:42 PM

Order Entered: 1. The procedural schedule established on February 12, 2025, is amended. Portions of the February 12, 2025 procedural schedule not in conflict with this Order shall remain in effect. 2. A hearing in this matter shall be held on June 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, in the Richard Raff Hearing Room at the offices of the Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky. 3. Lost City Renewables shall give notice of the hearing date set forth herein in compliance with 807 KAR 5:110, Section 9(1). 4. Lost City Renewables shall file a witness list at least five days prior to the hearing.


4/1/2025 11:44:53 AM

Order Entered: 1. The Movants’ Motion to Intervene and Amended Motion to Intervene are granted. 2. The Movants shall act through counsel of record. 3. The Movants are entitled to the full rights of a party and shall be served with the Siting Board’s Orders and with filed testimony, exhibits, pleadings, correspondence, and all other documents submitted by parties after the date of this Order. 4. The Movants shall comply with all provisions of the Commission’s regulations, 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8, related to the service and electronic filing of documents. 5. The Movants shall adhere to the procedural schedule set forth in the Siting Board’s February 12, 2025 Order and as amended by subsequent Orders. 6. Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8(9), within seven days of service of this Order, the Movants shall file a written statement with the Siting Board that: a. Certifies that they, or their agent, possess the facilities to receive electronic transmissions; and b. Sets forth the electronic mail address to which all electronic notices and messages related to this proceeding shall be served.


3/21/2025 5:21:18 PM

Response to First Request for Information


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

62A_Appendix_A_Listed_Species_Habitat_Assessment.pdf

Appendix A - Listed Species Habitat Assessment

62B_Appendix_B_Bat_Survey.pdf

Appendix B - Bat Survey

62C_Appendix_C_Eagle_Raptor_Survey.pdf

Appendix C - Eagle Raptor Survey

63D_Appendix_D_Cultural_Review.pdf

Appendix D - Cultural Review

63E_Appendix_E_Archaeological_Review.pdf

Appendix E - Archeological Review

3/21/2025 4:04:24 PM

Notice of Map Filing


Harold Mac Johns Brad Reed, et al.

3/19/2025 1:04:23 PM

Notice of Publication - Local Meeting


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

3/13/2025 2:32:39 PM

Order Entered: 1. A local public hearing in this matter is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time, at the Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court Room, 100 South Main Street, Greenville, Kentucky 42345. 2. Lost City Renewables shall give timely notice of this local public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in Muhlenberg County as required by 807 KAR 5:110, Section 9(2). 3. Lost City Renewables shall submit proof to the Siting Board of the notice to the public at least three days prior to the March 27, 2025 hearing.


3/13/2025 9:06:55 AM

Order Entered: The Movants have 10 days from the date of this Order to supplement the Motion to Intervene with information satisfying the requirements of 807 KAR 5:110, Section 4.


3/7/2025 10:59:05 AM

Data Request


3/6/2025 10:02:08 AM

Response to Amended Motion to Intervene


M. Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

3/3/2025 5:08:48 PM

Amended Motion to Intervene


Harold Mac Johns Brad Reed, et al.

3/3/2025 5:06:46 PM

Amended Entry of Appearance


Harold Mac Johns Brad Reed, et al.

2/27/2025 5:09:38 PM

Letter to the Governor


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

2/20/2025 2:15:44 PM

Motion to Intervene


Harold Mac Johns Brad Reed, et al.

2/20/2025 2:13:26 PM

Entry of Appearance


Harold Mac Johns Brad Reed, et al.

2/12/2025 3:40:44 PM

Order Entered: 1. The statutory deadline for the processing of this matter is 180 days from the application filing date. 2. The procedural schedule set forth in the Appendix to this Order shall be followed for this proceeding. 3. Lost City Renewables shall respond to all requests for information propounded by Siting Board Staff, whether identified on the procedural schedule or otherwise, as provided in those requests. 4. Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:110, Section 3(4), any party filing a paper with the Siting Board shall file an electronic copy in accordance with the electronic filing procedures set forth in 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8. Electronic documents shall be in portable document format (PDF), shall be searchable, and shall be appropriately bookmarked. The Siting Board directs the parties to the Commission’s July 22, 2021 Order in Case No. 2020-00085¹ regarding filings with the Siting Board. 5. As set forth in 807 KAR 5:110, Section 4, a person requesting to become a party to the proceeding before the Siting Board is required to demonstrate (1) that he or she has a special interest in the proceeding; or (2) that his or her participation in the proceeding will assist the Siting Board in reaching its decision and would not unduly interrupt the proceeding. 6. An evidentiary hearing in this matter shall be held June 11, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, in the Richard Raff Hearing Room at the offices of the Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky.


2/10/2025 4:40:45 PM

Danny Mitchell Request for Public Meeting


2/10/2025 4:35:57 PM

Rhonda Wood Request for Public Meeting


2/10/2025 3:35:37 PM

George Wood Request for Public Meeting


2/10/2025 3:29:50 PM

Dana Mitchell Request for Public Meeting


1/30/2025 11:12:09 AM

20250130_PSC No Deficiency Letter - Merchant Plant Application.pdf


1/29/2025 3:20:44 PM

Application for Certificate of Construction


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

2A_Lost_City_Attachment_A_Corporate_Information.pdf

Attachment A. Lost City Corporate Information

2C_Lost_City_Attachment_C_Public_Notice_Evidence.pdf

Attachment C. Public Notice Evidence

2D_Lost_City_Attachment_D_Certificate_of_Compliance.pdf

Attachment D. Certificate of Compliance with Local Ordinances and Regulations

2E_Lost_City_Attachment_E_Public_Involvement_Activities.pdf

Attachment E. Public Involvement Activities

2F_Lost_City_Attachment_F_TVA_Agreement.pdf

Attachment F. TVA Transitional Serial Interconnection Facilities Study Agreement

2H_Lost_City_Attachment_H_Decommissioning_Plan.pdf

Attachment H. Decommissioning Plan

2I_Lost_City_Attachment_I_Cumulative_Environmental_Assessment.pdf

Attachment I. Cumulative Environmental Assessment

3A_Lost_City_Appendix_A_Property_Value_Study.pdf

Appendix A. Property Valuation Impact Analysis

3B_Lost_City_Appendix_B_Preliminary_Site_Layout.pdf

Appendix B. Preliminary Site Layout

3C_Lost_City_Appendix_C_Property_Legal_Boundaries.pdf

Appendix C. Property Legal Boundaries

3D_Lost_City_Appendix_D_Noise_Report.pdf

Appendix D. Noise Analysis Report

3G_Lost_City_Appendix_G_Traffic_Study.pdf

Appendix G. Traffic Impact Study

3H_Lost_City_Appendix_H_Fire_Plan.pdf

Appendix H. Fire Prevention and Management Plan

3I_Lost_City_Appendix_I_SWPPP.pdf

Appendix I. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

3J_Lost_City_Appendix_J_Geotech_Study.pdf

Appendix J. Geotechnical Desktop Study

3K_Lost_City_Appendix_K_Stream_Wetland_Delineation.pdf

Appendix K. Stream and Wetland Delineation

3L_Lost_City_Appendix_L_Phase_I_ESA.pdf

Appendix L. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

3M_Lost_City_Appendix_M_Wildlife.pdf

Appendix M. Wildlife Concerns Analysis

1/28/2025 11:13:47 AM

20250128_Acknowledgement Letter of Application Fees.pdf


1/8/2025 2:37:54 PM

20250108_PSC Notice of Filing for ad hoc request letter to Governor Beshear and Notice of Intent.pdf


12/27/2024 2:34:36 PM

20241227_PSC No Deficiency Letter- Notice of Intent.pdf


12/27/2024 12:25:20 PM

Notice of Intent


M Todd Osterloh Lost City Renewables LLC

12/23/2024 3:03:32 PM

20241223_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf


12/23/2024

Lost City Renewables LLC Notice of Intent to File an Application for a Certificate of Construction for an Approximately 250-Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky pursuant to KRS 278.710 and 807 KAR 5:110 Using


20241223_Lost City Renewables LLC Notice of Intent and Election.pdf

Lost City Renewables LLC Notice of Intent and Election