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StoryMap, 2023

Shifting Kentucky Away From Coal

An interactive ArcGIS StoryMap exploring Kentucky's electricity generation landscape — where coal accounts for 71% of production — and the potential for transitioning toward sustainable energy sources including solar and hydropower.

Challenge

Communicating complex energy data in an accessible narrative format that highlights both the scale of coal dependence and viable alternatives.

Approach

Built an interactive StoryMap combining EIA statistics, spatial data on energy infrastructure, and narrative sections to walk readers through Kentucky's energy landscape and transition opportunities.

Outcome

Created a compelling data-driven narrative showing that solar is projected to surpass hydropower as Kentucky's primary renewable source, providing a roadmap for the transition away from coal.

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