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Ireland Looking To Kill 200,000 Cows To Fight Climate Change; Are US Herds Next?

In the latest effort to reduce emissions from agriculture, Ireland said it may kill 200,000 cows. Meanwhile, climate activists have American farms and ranches in the crosshairs.

Kevin Killough5 min read

A Tesla Supercharger station in Laramie.

Wyoming Puts Brakes On EV Charging Station Buildout Plan

Saying it could be left having to pay back millions of dollars if companies abandon their EV charging stations, Wyoming has pushed the pause button on a $24 million federal buildout plan.

Kevin Killough5 min read

Equipment is staged near the location of the South Cheyenne Solar Project on Highway 85 just north of the Colorado border.

Wyoming’s Second Utility-Scale Solar Farm On Pace To Be Online This Year

The 950-acre South Cheyenne Solar Project broke ground this spring as expected, and it’s still on task to finish by the end of the year, despite supply chain and contractor availability issues.

Kevin Killough4 min read

More people are buying generators for their home because of increasing unreliability from the U.S. electrical grid.

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.

Kevin Killough4 min read

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.

Kevin Killough6 min read

BWXT Technologies Director of Product Development Erik Nygaard talked with Wyoming energy insiders this week about the potential for micronuclei reactors in the Cowboy State. The company recently was awarded a contract to build a small reactor unit for Hitachi, shown in this illustration.

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.

Kevin Killough5 min read

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.

Kevin Killough5 min read

Yellowstone is a hotbed for geothermal activity, like Mammoth Hot Springs pictured here. But developing geothermal elsewhere in Wyoming still is more theoretical than practical.

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.

Kevin Killough4 min read

The island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands bills itself as being 100% powered by renewable energy, but in reality it only produced less than 15% of its power in 2020.

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.

Kevin Killough8 min read

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 Jean7 min read

Wind turbines west of Cheyenne along the Interstate 80 corridor.

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.

Kevin Killough5 min read

The Tesla Model Y base model is now selling for about $47,000, less than the average paid for any U.S. gas-powered car or truck.

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.

Kevin Killough4 min read