WEA Opens RFP for Statewide Electricity Transmission Study
WEA Opens RFP for Statewide Electricity Transmission Study The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive statewide electricity transmission planning study. The Wyoming Electricity Transmission Study, required under SF0102, Enrolled Act No. 50 passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2026, will evaluate Wyoming’s existing […]
WEA Welcomes National Coal Council Reports Charting a Stronger Future for America’s Coal Fleet and Exports
WEA Welcomes National Coal Council Reports Charting a Stronger Future for America’s Coal Fleet and Exports Reports underscore affordable, reliable, dispatchable baseload power and Wyoming’s essential role in American energy dominance The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) today welcomed the National Coal Council’s (NCC) release of two reports, “Maximizing the Value of the U.S. Coal Fleet” […]
Wyoming Energy Authority Opens Industrial Sovereign Zone Application Process
Wyoming Energy Authority Opens Industrial Sovereign Zone Application Process The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) has released application guidance for counties seeking to nominate areas for designation as Industrial Sovereign Zones under Enrolled Act No. 34, passed during the 2026 Wyoming Budget Session. Industrial Sovereign Zones are intended to encourage the production of value-added manufactured products […]
Project Awarded with Energy Matching Funds
Project Awarded with Energy Matching Funds Governor Gordon approves a Wyoming project for cost-share funding The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced today that Governor Gordon has approved a project to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF). Visionary Metals Corp was awarded $250,000 for its Granite Mountains Nickel-Copper Project. Since 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature has appropriated […]
Wyoming Energy Authority Opens Applications for Wyoming Rare Earths Fund
Wyoming Energy Authority Opens Applications for Wyoming Rare Earths Fund The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced the opening of applications for the Wyoming Rare Earths Fund (WREF) today. This new state fund is designed to accelerate the development of Wyoming’s rare earth industry and strengthen America’s critical mineral supply chain. Established by the Wyoming […]
Public Comment Period Opens for Project Recommended for Energy Matching Funds
Public Comment Period Opens for Project Recommended for Energy Matching Funds The review committee recommended the project for Governor Gordon to review The Energy Matching Funds (EMF) review committee met on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to review proposals applying for state funding as cost share. The committee recommended that one proposal move forward to Governor […]
Wyoming Energy Authority Announces Opening of Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund Applications
Wyoming Energy Authority Announces Opening of Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund Applications The Wyoming Energy Authority has announced that applications for the newly created Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund officially opened today with all first round concept papers due on July 1, 2026. Created through Senate File 123 during the 2026 Wyoming Legislative Session, the Wyoming Energy […]
Three Projects Awarded with Energy Matching Funds
Three Projects Awarded with Energy Matching Funds Governor Gordon approves three Wyoming energy projects for cost-share funding The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced today that Governor Gordon has approved three separate projects to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF). Peabody Energy Corporation was awarded $6,250,000 for its Wyoming Rare Earths project. The University of Wyoming School […]
Public Comment Period Opens for Recommended Energy Matching Funds
Public Comment Period Opens for Recommended Energy Matching Funds The Energy Matching Funds (EMF) review committee met on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23, to review proposals applying for state funding as cost share. The committee recommended that three proposals move forward to Governor Gordon for review. A 10-day public comment period opens today […]
WEA Executive Director Rob Creager Appointed to National Coal Council
WEA Executive Director Rob Creager Appointed to National Coal Council The Wyoming Energy Authority today announced that Executive Director Rob Creager has been appointed to serve as a member of the National Coal Council following an official appointment by United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. Creager will serve a two-year term on the National Coal Council, providing advice and […]