Wyoming is America's Energy Leader
Energy Efficient Employment
Wind
Wyoming ranks first for class 6 and class 7 wind sites, the highest site rankings for potential wind speed and power generation. The state currently has 1,816 MW of wind online, which is the result from approximately $3.3 billion invested into Wyoming by wind developers and utility companies. There are currently 4,341 MW of wind under construction, which would bring approximately another $10 billion in investment to Wyoming.
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Solar
Wyoming saw its first utility solar project built in 2019, with additional interest in commercial solar projects around the state. In the 2020 Wyoming State Legislative session SF0036 – Large scale solar and wind energy facilities, placed the permitting of commercial scale solar projects (more than .5 MW of power) under Wyoming’s Industrial Siting Council.
Transmission
Maintaining and expanding transmission lines, pipelines and export facilities will ensure Wyoming’s energy resources can reach consumer markets. Wyoming Energy Authority supports developers, advocates for projects within and outside of Wyoming, monitors and tracks projects in the region and commissions studies on the positive impact of Wyoming’s resources.
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Pipeline
Transmission pipelines are used to transport natural gas and crude oil from where they’re gathered to refining, processing and storage facilities, or to transport refined petroleum products and natural gas to facilities for distribution.
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Wyoming State Energy Program
The Wyoming State Energy Program offers grants to help small businesses, schools and local governments take advantage of the cost-effective opportunities that energy efficiency upgrades can provide. We offer grants annually and have compiled a list of Level II energy auditors.
Energy Performance Contracting Program
Wyoming has an Energy Performance Contracting program that allows for entities to upgrade their facilities and pay for the projects using future energy savings. View our Pre-qualified Energy Service Companies and contact us today to learn more about this program.
Exports
Wyoming is a significant energy exporter. Energy exports across the energy spectrum create jobs and economic development activity throughout Wyoming and across the United States.
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Industrial Minerals
Wyoming is blessed with an abundance of industrial minerals and rare earth elements. Wyoming is the number one producer of bentonite and trona, and our coal reserves have a variety of rare earth elements. These industrial minerals are found in everyday items such as kitty litter and plastics, are critical elements in the production of wind turbines and solar panels, and are currently being researched for further use as part of the increased interest in coal-to-products development.