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Wyoming Loses 14,400 Energy Jobs In November Compared To 2019
After being hit by both a downturn in the energy industry and economic restrictions imposed by the coronavirus, Wyoming lost 14,400 jobs in November compared to one year ago, according to state figures.
January 15, 2021
How A Biden Presidency Could Impact Wyoming Energy
Biden has promised executive action that will ban oil and gas leasing on federal lands in addition to implementing aggressive methane pollution limits for existing oil and gas operations
County 17January 13, 2021
Gordon: Wyoming Will Fight Feds To Save Energy Industry
Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said Wyoming would pursue every available option to protect its energy interests from the federal government.
January 12, 2021
Wyoming Technicians Return Home After Restoring Natural Gas Service in Aspen
On Sunday, December 27, 3,500 customers lost service following vandalism to Black Hills Energys system. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are investigating.
January 04, 2021
Wyoming Congressional Delegation Pleased With Soda Ash Royalty Reduction
A reduction in soda ash royalties expected to save producers up to $5 million over the next 10 years is being praised by members of Wyomings congressional delegation.
December 28, 2020
Black Hills Energy: Four Tips To Keep Your Gas Fireplace Running Safely And Efficiency All Season Long
Whether youre curling up at the end of the day to read a good book, finish a puzzle, or watch a holiday movie, here are some tips to get your gas fireplace warmed up for the season.
December 24, 2020
Wind Turbine Company Investigating Turbine Fire
As of Tuesday, there was still no explanation of why the turbine caught fire or what the repair or replacement process or timeline looked like.
December 22, 2020
New Campbell County Attorney Vows To Go After Former Blackjewel CEO Jeff Hoops
New Campbell County Attorney Mitch Damsky is making good on his promise to look into some of the more nefarious dealings by out-of-state coal companies, setting his sights first on former Blackjewel CEO Jeff Hoops.
December 22, 2020
Black Hills Energy Raises Nearly $760,000 for United Way
Black Hills Energy on Thursday announced support of nearly $760,000 from its annual corporate United Way fundraising campaign to support 50 United Way agencies across its service area.
December 17, 2020
Man Goes On Profanity-Laced Tirade After Crashing Wyo Ag Dept Zoom Call
An unknown man crashed a Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board Zoom meeting and unleashed a string of profanities until he was booted.
December 17, 2020
Wyo Environmental Quality Council Rejects Brooks Coal Mine Appeal
The decision clears the way for the development of the Brooks Mine, which will provide coal for Ramacos research activity and for manufacturing advanced carbon products and materials.
December 17, 2020
192 New Wind Turbines Fully Operational in Converse County
NextEra Energy Resources $650 million Cedar Springs Wind Farm, phases I, II and III are online and fully operational as of Dec. 11
December 16, 2020
Wyo State Senator Predicts Energy Industry Won’t Recover
Sen. Dave Kinskey said the domestic and international sentiment against fossil fuels coupled with a Democratic president will likely spell doom for Wyomings oil and gas industry.
November 12, 2020
Black Hills Energy Warns Customers of Scam Attempts
Black Hills Energy has received reports from customers of attempted scam calls where the customer is told their bill is delinquent and service will be disconnected.
November 12, 2020
Black Hills Energy Announces Clean Energy Goals For Utility Operations
Black Hills Energy today announced corporate-wide clean energy goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity for its electric and natural gas utility operations over the next 10 to 20 years.
November 06, 2020
Kevin Killough: Renewable Energy Can’t Suspend The Laws Of Physics
Until a super efficient storage system becomes a reality, Wyoming might not want to expect wind and solar to provide long-term economic diversification.
October 26, 2020
Laramie Wind Project Protestors Concerned About Turbine Blades Breaking
With reports of wind turbine blades breaking and falling off, some protestors of an Albany County wind project point to that as another example that state and local regulations need to be reconsidered.
October 22, 2020
Wyoming Voters: How To Turn Off Facebook’s Annoying Voter Reminders
If you are tired of getting bombarded by Facebook's never-ending voting reminders, there's a way to turn it off.
October 19, 2020
Barrasso: Fracking Is Number One Reason We Should Re-Elect Trump
Barrasso told host Maria Baritromo that Biden's fracking policy, or lack thereof, is the number one reason President Donald Trump should be re-elected.
October 16, 2020
Sorry, Wyoming’s Horrible Winds Are Not Uncommon For This Time of Year
Although the winds much of the state has been experiencing are terrible, it's not that uncommon.
October 15, 2020
Trump Rare Earth Executive Order Could Be Good News For Wyoming Mining
An executive order aimed at expanding the countrys production of critical minerals could be a boon to both producers of rare earth minerals and uranium, according to a leader in Wyomings mining industry.
October 07, 2020
Black Hills Energy Spotlights Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates During National Drive Electric Week
With rebates covering the majority of the cost of a home charger, owning an electric vehicle, or EV, has never been easier.
September 28, 2020
1,200+ Signatures Gathered In Laramie Wind Energy Protest
Construction on the Roundhouse project, which will consist of up to 120 turbines, began in 2019 and is expected to be completed at the end of this year.
September 14, 2020
Oil Groups: Biden’s Drilling Proposal Would Hurt Wyoming
A proposal by presidential candidate Joe Biden to block oil and gas drilling on federal lands would have a significant impact on the economies of Wyoming and other oil-producing states, according to a study prepared by oil industry organizations.
September 10, 2020