PacifiCorp holds course to exit Wyoming coal
Wyoming's largest utility will completely shutter its coal-fired power fleet in the state by 2039 while adding wind, solar, nuclear and battery storage to its six-state operating system.
Rocky Mountain Power
Lawmakers try new ways to block coal plant closures
Legislators consider a suite of bills to help keep aging coal-fired power plants in the state in operation.
Lawmakers spike moratorium on coal plant closures
While some representatives said they support the ‘message’ of amendment, they didn’t back the mechanism.
Wyo criticizes utility’s plans to replace coal with renewables
State investigation concludes PacifiCorp’s plans to retire coal units ahead of schedule in Wyoming lack evidence to support touted benefits of adding renewables.
Wyo’s energy discussion needs more rationale, less emotion
Opinion
by 9 Comments In a rebuttal to a Drake column, Terrence Manning defends carbon capture technology as a worthwhile venture for Wyoming.
