WY: Energy Policy
Federal funds to help fuel ‘next-gen’ WY nuclear plant
Recent investments in clean energy from the Biden administration are hitting the ground in Wyoming. Engineering company TerraPower, founded by Bill …
Feds updating management plans for threatened sage grouse ecosystem
After nearly a decade of delays, a federal agency is working on a new resource management plan that will affect an iconic Western bird species…
Report: Rural communities deal with emissions from industries that benefit cities
Nearly 70% of Wyomingites live in non metro areas, and a new report finds that a large portion of the state's greenhouse-gas emissions originate …
WY awaits EPA decision on updated haze plan
Wyoming is one of several states currently updating its plan to address regional haze, but local environmental groups say its plan isn't enough…
Changes in WY coal production may call for changes in tax structure
A new policy could affect the future of coal mining in the Powder River Basin and in turn, Wyoming's tax structure. The Powder River Basin produced …
Wyoming leaders push back on new BLM rules
New rules on how the Bureau of Land Management oversees more than 18 million acres of public lands in Wyoming have drawn criticism from Gov. Mark …
Pacificorp throws a lifeline to Wyoming coal and natural gas industry
PacifiCorp's updated energy roadmap throws a lifeline to Wyoming's coal industry but critics said the new Integrated Resource Plan is a major setback …
Wyoming’s coal use mandate raising ratepayer utility bills
Starting this month, 145,000 Wyoming ratepayers will make a down payment on what's projected to add up to billions of dollars in additional costs…
Governor at odds with methane rule built on WY air pollution protections
Gov. Mark Gordon has blasted the Biden administration's final methane rule, claiming it will lead to higher fuel prices and put additional burdens on …
Removing barriers along iconic Sublette Pronghorn migration corridor
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is moving forward with the Sublette Pronghorn migration corridor designation process. Josh Metten, Wyoming …
Rocky Mountain Power 30% rate hike hearing in Casper Thursday
The Wyoming Public Service Commission, the agency that regulates utility companies, is holding a public hearing this Thursday in Casper seeking …
Narrowing the Impact of Outdoor Recreation on Wildlife
Wyoming has seen a rapid increase in outdoor recreation in recent years, and biologists are uncovering new details about how people are impacting …