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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
Black Hills Energy Works To Return Natural Gas Service To The Town Of Hanna Following A Shut Down Due To Wildfire
At the request of fire officials, Black Hills Energy has safely shut off natural gas service to customers in Hanna.
September 06, 2020
Gordon Releases Study Showing Benefits Of Coal Plant Retrofit
Equipping some Rocky Mountain Power coal-fired generating plants with carbon capture technology would provide greater benefits than simply retiring the plants as the company plans, according to a study released Thursday.
September 03, 2020
Wyoming’s Abandoned Mine Reclamation To Generate Millions In Economic Benefits This Year
The Wyoming Abandoned Mine Land Division has created nearly 800 jobs and expects to generate $200 million just this year in economic benefits with its mine land reclamation projects.
August 27, 2020
Cheney Pleased With Interior Decision to Open Arctic To Oil & Gas Development
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said she was pleased with the Dept of Interior's decision to allow energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
August 18, 2020
Black Hills Energy Supports Our Wyoming Neighbors In Need
Black Hills Energy continues our focus on communities and supporting each other through these uncertain times by making another substantial donation to Energy Share of Wyoming.
August 15, 2020
Black Hills Energy Recognized 811 Day
For every digging project, no matter how large or small, call or click 811, its free, its safe and its the law. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree, and laying a patio are just some examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 before starting.
August 08, 2020
Wyoming Teams Up With MIT to Explore Energy and Climate Solutions
Gov Gordon said the time has come to create a strong economic future while protecting the climate.
August 04, 2020
Campbell County Man Believes In Second Life For Powder River Basin Coal Ash
Where theres a bust, Phil Christopherson believes, theres a boom to follow, which may come as early as 2022.
July 31, 2020
Converse County Oil, Gas Project One Step Closer To Approval
A proposed major oil and gas development project in Converse County moved one step closer to federal approval with a release of the final environmental impact statement on the project.
July 31, 2020
Black Hills Energy Provides Resources for Customers Impacted Financially By The COVID-19 Pandemic
Black Hills Energy is working hard to ensure their customers know of the many options for financial support available to them as part of a proactive outreach for assistance.
July 23, 2020