Utility rate hikes expected in face of pandemic, energy downturn
The cost of short-term relief measures will have to be billed down the line — perhaps with interest — as will the utility revenue lost to plummeting industrial demand.
Wyoming Public Service Commission
Stripped of $1B limit, Gordon carbon capture bill clears House
The House on Friday passed a Gov. Mark Gordon-backed bill that would subsidize carbon capture projects through Wyoming residents’ electrical bills, without the original $1 billion subsidy limit.
Bill could put $1 billion in carbon capture onto electric bills
Bill backed by Gov. Mark Gordon forces utilities to implement carbon capture but allows them to pass costs on to consumers’ electrical bills.
Economic, existential angst mark start of utility investigation
The Wyoming Public Service Commission hears the fears and resentments of energy transition casualties in Kemmerer and Rock Springs.
Governor’s office previewed controversial PSC letter
In Oct., WyoFile reported the Public Services Commission sent copied language from coal industry lobbyists to federal utility regulators. New documents reveal the governor’s office’s involvement
