In January 2009, the developer resubmitted an air permit application. In November 2009, local residents spoke out against the expansion of the coal ash pond at the Trimble County facility. The residents also opposed the new wastewater discharge permit LG & E was granted for the new facility. On February 9, 2004, IMEA entered into a Participation Agreement (Trimble County 2 Participation Agreement) among IMEA, Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E), Kentucky Utilities, an affiliate of LG&E, and the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (collectively referred to as Co-owners) which provides for the ownership by IMEA of a 12.12% (approximately 91 MW) undivided interest as tenant in common in Trimble County Unit 2.