Feds, Wyoming leaders look to widen tap from Meta, Microsoft.
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Some Mountain West counties impose moratoriums on data centers, as national pause is proposed
Kootenai County, Idaho paused data center development to pass regulations to protect water resources and require a public process.
Feds forecast a “normal” large wildfire season for the next four months in WY
The majority of the state is either abnormally dry, or in moderate or severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Wyoming’s repeal of carbon capture coal law moves forward
Wyoming lawmakers are once again trying to repeal state law that was once idealized as the way to ‘save’ coal. The state is the top coal producer in the nation.
How can states prepare for a data center boom?
Environmentalists point to policies ensuring developers take part in a statewide review process, pay for burdening power grids and limit emissions.
LIEAP is funded almost three weeks after federal shutdown ended
Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) resumed approving eligible applications as of Dec. 1.
Mountain West states receive largest share of $4 billion in energy revenue
Declining coal revenues visible in Wyoming’s disbursement figures.
‘We can still burn coal and be fine’: Conservative western governors optimistic about energy future
Wyoming and Utah’s governors said we no longer have to choose between protecting the environment and burning fossil fuels. Energy researchers disagree.
Can fire mitigation help ranchers lower insurance premiums?
Wyoming lawmakers wonder if more fuel management on ranches will help in the face of high insurance costs.
