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As U.S. Grid Grows Unreliable More People Buy Generators To Hedge Against Blackouts
More Americans are getting home generators to back up the power grid as it becomes less reliable. Survivalists say designing a reliable home electrical system is more than just buying a generator at the hardware store.
May 15, 2023
Federal Mandates Push Electric Vehicles, But Do They Really Reduce Emissions?
While electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions, they require far more energy to produce than a gas-powered car. That means in many cases, gas-powered vehicles produce less overall.
May 13, 2023
Federal Delays Cost Wyoming More Than 6,000 Oil And Gas Wells
The federal government held up oil and gas projects involving more than 6,000 wells for so long that operators canceled them. Lengthy permitting times are also impacting renewable energy projects, which is driving bipartisan support for reform.
May 13, 2023
Micronuclear Reactors Could Be The Next Big Thing For Wyoming, And US, Industry
A company developing micronuclear reactors for industrial applications says Wyoming’s energy-friendly environment is a great place to do business.
May 11, 2023
Proposed EPA Rules Threaten Power Grid By Shutting Down Coal And Natural Gas Power Plants, Critics Say
The EPA released proposed rules Thursday that come down hard on carbon dioxide emissions from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, which in turn threaten the stability of America’s power grid, say critics of the rules.
May 11, 2023
California Cops To Drive Teslas, But Wyoming Not Yet Ready For Full EV Law Enforcement Agencies
A California police department is leasing 20 Teslas for $2.5 million. While some Wyoming agencies are adding EVs, the Cowboy State’s not ready for full EV law enforcement.
May 10, 2023
Wyoming Not Ideal For Geothermal Power, But A Friendly Political Environment And New Technology May Help
Wyoming has a lot of potential for geothermal energy, but it’s all in Yellowstone. As technology evolves, that may change, and the industry might find the Cowboy State a haven from environmental group opposition.
May 09, 2023
Wind Farms Could Become Coyote Killing Fields As They Come To Feed On Dead Birds
A California long-range hunter and his friends would go up into the foothills above wind farms to hunt coyote. He said the turbines are “Cuisinart mixers for birds” and the targets would come to feast on all the carrion.
May 09, 2023
Despite Trillion Dollar Spending For 100% Renewable Energy, It’s Yet To Be Proven On Citywide Scale
Between 2020 and 2022, the world’s nations spent $1.215 trillion on transition to wind, solar and other renewable energy generation. With deadline goals for 100% renewables set, nobody yet has proven that’s attainable.
May 08, 2023
Wind Turbine Technician Is a High-Flying, High-Paying Job If You’ve Got The Brains, Brawn And Nerve
Entry-level wind energy technicians can expect to pull a $60,000 annual salary right after graduating from Laramie County Community College's Wind Energy Program. If you are willing to travel, you can start at $140,000 with per diem.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Climate Disinformation Study ‘Garbage,' Critics Say, And Part Of Left Campaign To Silence Debate
A new study by Climate Action Against Disinformation warns that YouTube is profiting from videos presenting “climate disinformation,” but critics say the group is broadly defining disinformation to silence debate.
May 05, 2023
Studies Show Wind Farms Raise Temperatures, And Impact Could Become Significant As More Are Built
Multiple studies have found that wind farms raise temperatures at the ground level. While the effect is small, as more wind farms are built, it could become a significant and sustained problem.
May 05, 2023
Hageman Says BLM’s Leasing Review Process Rigged To Keep Coal In The Ground
It’s been 10 years since a new federal coal lease was approved in Wyoming, and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says the BLM and Biden administration are rigging the process to keep it that way.
May 04, 2023
Teslas Are Now Priced Less Than Average American Car And Truck
The hottest selling electric vehicle last year was the Tesla Model Y. The base model is now priced less than the average American car and truck.
May 01, 2023
Feds Get An Earful From Americans Not On Board With Biden’s War On Gas Stoves
As the U.S. Department of Energy sifts through thousands of comments opposing proposed federal standards that could ban most gas stoves, New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas hookups in new construction.
May 01, 2023
Wyoming Seeks $1.25 Billion For Hydrogen Hub, Which Critics Say Is Inefficient, Expensive And Stupid
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says hydrogen will be “a cornerstone of our energy future.” Critics say putting a hydrogen hub in a dry, desert region where there's already a shortage of water is a "crazy and stupid idea."
April 30, 2023
Wyoming Company Uses Artificial Intelligence To Make Pipelines Safer
Flowstate, a Casper startup founded by Wyoming natives, is using artificial intelligence to develop software systems that make pipelines safer by detecting leaks quicker and minimizing false alarms.
April 28, 2023
Why The Hate? Coal Industry, Lawmakers Question The Bias And Negativity Of Media Coverage.
Wyoming’s coal industry keeps energy costs low and provides state revenues and jobs that will be impossible to replace, supporters say, which is why editorials and negative coverage in state media are so perplexing.
April 27, 2023
Arch Reports Solid First Quarter For Wyoming Coal, No Word On Pending Mine Closures
Wyoming’s largest coal producers report solid earnings so far this year, and Arch Resources, which had previously announced plans to shutter its Coal Creek and Black Thunder mines, hasn’t provided any recent updates on mine closures.
April 27, 2023
In Its Ongoing War On Fossil Fuels, Colorado Finds A New Target – Lawn Mowers
Colorado has opened up a lot of fronts in its war on fossil fuels. Now it’s going after lawn equipment. Denver is floating a ban on sales of gas-powered mowers by 2025, taking its inspiration from a similar California ban.
April 26, 2023
Wyoming Oil And Gas Insider Says Supreme Court Allowing State Courts To Decide Climate Change Reparations Is Bad News
A Supreme Court decision this week sends climate reparation cases to state courts, which can be more sympathetic to claims of harms caused by fossil fuels.
April 25, 2023
Stranded EV Pickup From California A Warning For Others Crossing Wyoming’s Challenging Landscape
The driver of an electric truck from California tried to go from Riverton to Rock Springs in his Rivian. He got there — on the bed of a tow truck.
April 24, 2023
Rocky Mountain Power Claims 'Extreme Weather" As Reason For 8% Rate Hike
Rocky Mountain Power, Wyoming’s largest utility, has applied for a 7.8% annual cost adjustment to account for ‘extreme weather’ impacts – on top of other longer-term rate increases.
April 24, 2023
Wyoming Elected Officials Call Reintroduction Of $100 Trillion Green New Deal 'Bullshit,' ‘Nightmare’ And 'Disaster'
Wyoming elected officials reacted to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' reintroduction of her $110 trillion Green New Deal that pushes for the elimination of cattle emissions as 'bullshit,' 'fantasy,' 'disaster,' and 'nightmare' among other things.
April 21, 2023