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Critics say the latest decision from state regulators on Louisville Gas and Electric s proposal to build two new gas plants and cycle out two aging coal plants is a "mixed bag" decision, with potentially costly consequences for ratepayers. The proposed gas plant in Mercer County was denied, but a proposal to build another one in West Louisville received a green light. Andy McDonald, director of Apogee Climate and Energy Transitions, said while there are still more regulatory and permitting hurdles for the approved plant, its construction and operation will likely be paid for by customers in the form of higher bills, amid an uncertain future for natural gas. .