Wyoming Energy Authority

10/16/2026

Yesterday, WEA Executive Director Rob Creager testified before the Joint Corporations Committee to update the committee on Wyoming’s Transmission Infrastructure Study.

Authorized by SF-102, the study will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will examine the impacts of three load growth scenarios on Wyoming’s transmission system, while Phase 2 will provide a qualitative summary of utilities’ participation in electricity markets.

WEA is committed to completing this study in a timely manner and appreciates the Legislature’s continued commitment to ensuring Wyoming is prepared for future energy opportunities and infrastructure needs.

10/15/2026

📢 Public comment is now open for three projects recommended to advance through the Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund review process through November 16.

Recommended projects:
▪️ Nucleon Fuel LTD - Fort Union Uranium Conversion Facility
▪️ Williams - Flat Top Compressor Station Project
▪️ WE Soda - Westvaco Natural Gas Upgrade Project

Learn more and submit comments at wyoenergy.org/wyoming-energy-dominance-fund.

10/13/2026

Earlier last month, the Wyoming Energy Authority hosted its first stakeholder workshop for the Wyoming Transmission Study, launched pursuant to SF 102. The virtual workshop introduced the project team, including consultant Energy Strategies and provided an overview of the study’s goals, approach and timeline.

Strong stakeholder participation and thoughtful discussion from across the state provided valuable input for the WEA team as the study continues. These conversations will help inform the evaluation of Wyoming’s transmission opportunities and challenges.

Three additional workshops are scheduled through the end of January and we look forward to continuing the dialogue.

To learn more about the Wyoming Transmission Study or upcoming workshops, contact John Jenks at [email protected].

10/08/2026

On Tuesday, WEA’s Director of Energy Market Development, John Jenks, was a featured panelist at the California ISO 2026 Stakeholder Symposium in Sacramento. The annual event brings together utilities, regulators, state officials, energy producers and market participants from across the West to discuss regional electricity markets and grid reliability.

For Wyoming, these discussions have direct implications for electricity costs, access to markets for the state’s energy producers and future investment. As a broader Western regional energy market takes shape, Wyoming needs a seat at the table to advocate for reliable, affordable power and ensure its resources and economic interests are reflected in market decisions.

John joined industry leaders and energy experts for “Road to ROWE: Navigating the 2027 Transition,” exploring the opportunities and challenges of a more interconnected Western grid. His participation brought Wyoming’s perspective to a conversation that could shape the future of the state’s energy industry.

10/06/2026

Coal innovation is advancing and Wyoming is helping lead the conversation.

This month, WEA Director of Fossil Fuel Development Tylynn Hall attended the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Coal Center of Excellence Stakeholder Workshop in Morgantown, West Virginia. The workshop brought together researchers, industry leaders and government partners to explore emerging technologies that can make coal more reliable and more versatile for the future. Discussions focused on cutting-edge research across the coal value chain, including value-added carbon products, wastewater management and AI-driven maintenance.

📸 Pictured: The Cardinal Coal-Fired Power Plant on the Ohio-West Virginia border.

10/01/2026

Over the past decade, Wyoming’s mineral and energy economy has supported an average of 58,900 jobs annually, including more than 28,000 direct jobs statewide and an additional 1,500 construction jobs created by the development of various energy projects.

Wyoming leads the nation in energy workforce concentration, with mineral and energy jobs making up a share of employment five times the national average. These industries continue to drive economic growth, support Wyoming families and provide the energy that powers America.

📖 Learn more in the Wyoming Energy Authority Annual Report: https://wyoenergy.org/reports/

09/29/2026

From scenic highways to small-town stops, 8.8 million overnight visitors experienced Wyoming last year with many traveling by car across our state.

What fuels that journey?
Wyoming energy.

Just one more way our energy industry works beyond direct production to support both visitors and local communities.

Source: Buckrail

09/24/2026

Did you know? Over the past decade, mineral and energy production generated $17.8 billion in state revenue and $10.8 billion in local revenue, with energy minerals (coal, oil and gas) accounting for the vast majority of these revenues.

👉 Learn more on our Annual Report: ​​https://wyoenergy.org/reports/

09/22/2026

Wyoming Energy. Wyoming Innovation. Wyoming Leadership.

As the hub of Wyoming's energy sector, the Wyoming Energy Authority supports all energy development and technologies that keep our industries moving forward.

Learn more about what we do: https://wyoenergy.org/

09/17/2026

Wyoming’s energy voice matters. The EPA’s announcement that it is repealing greenhouse gas emissions rules for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants marks a significant development for our state’s energy industry and communities.

Since 2023, Wyoming Energy Authority Executive Director Rob Creager has submitted comments to the EPA regarding this change, ensuring that Wyoming’s perspective is part of the federal discussion.

WEA remains focused on advocating for policies that support reliable, affordable energy, protect Wyoming jobs and allow innovation to move our energy industry forward.

Local advocates say curtailing greenhouse gas emissions is more important than extending the life of coal-fired power plants at or beyond their functional retirement age.