Gov. Gordon Signs Bill to Help Advance Rare Earth Elements MiningGov. Gordon Signs Bill to Help Advance Rare Earth Elements MiningMany ranchers and farmers have successfully negotiated with wind developers and are enhancing the ability of their lands to provide income for their familiesTom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Lawmakers Look Again at Higher Wind Energy TaxWyoming Lawmakers Look Again at Higher Wind Energy TaxThe Casper Star-Tribune reports the Joint Revenue Committee talked to Montana lawmakers Monday about their state’s electricity taxes.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Wind Farm Gets Permit for 277 TurbinesWyoming Wind Farm Gets Permit for 277 TurbinesConstruction is estimated to cost about $1 billion.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Ski Resort Commits to Wind PowerWyoming Ski Resort Commits to Wind PowerJackson Hole Mountain Resort in northwest Wyoming will use renewable energy to power its lifts and other operations.Associated PressAssociated Press
Montana County Officials Approve $406M Wind Farm ProjectMontana County Officials Approve $406M Wind Farm ProjectWildlife officials say about 500,000 birds die each year from turbine collisions.Associated PressAssociated Press
Economist: Higher Wyoming Wind Tax Could Drive Away ProjectsEconomist: Higher Wyoming Wind Tax Could Drive Away ProjectsRob Godby directs the Center for Energy Economics and Public Policy at the University of Wyoming.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Regulators Approve Construction of 160-Turbine Wind FarmWyoming Regulators Approve Construction of 160-Turbine Wind FarmConstruction manpower is expected to peak at 265 workers in July 2020, but will average 125 workers over the 17-month construction period.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Construction to Begin on 3 New Wyoming Wind FarmsConstruction to Begin on 3 New Wyoming Wind FarmsBoth the new wind farms and the existing developments set to be improved are expected to provide energy for 30 years, Erickson said.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Wyoming Legislature Won't Increase Wind TaxWyoming Legislature Won't Increase Wind TaxA third proposal that would have imposed a five-year escalating tax also died.Associated PressAssociated Press
Group Wants Wind Tax on Wyoming BallotGroup Wants Wind Tax on Wyoming BallotWyoming already levies a $1 per megawatt hour tax on wind production.Associated PressAssociated Press