Wyoming Energy Authority Seeks Proposals for Statewide Oil, Gas, and Helium Study

Wyoming Energy Authority Seeks Proposals for Statewide Oil, Gas, and Helium Study Study will assess resources, market opportunities and infrastructure needs through 2050; proposals due November 30 The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) has issued a request for proposals for a comprehensive study of Wyoming’s oil, natural gas, and helium industries. The study will evaluate the […]

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 Friday, October 9, 2026, to review proposals applying for state funding as a cost share. The committee recommended that one proposal move forward to […]

Public Comment Period Opens for Three Projects Recommended for Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund

Public Comment Period Opens for Three Projects Recommended for Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund The review committee recommended the projects for the Management Council and Governor Gordon to review The Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund (WEDF) review committee met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to review proposals applying for state funding as a cost share. The committee […]

WEA Selects Energy Strategies for Statewide Electricity Transmission Study

WEA Selects Energy Strategies for Statewide Electricity Transmission Study Study will evaluate Wyoming’s existing transmission system and identify infrastructure needs under future growth scenarios The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) today announced the selection of Energy Strategies, LLC to conduct a comprehensive statewide electricity transmission planning study. Required by Senate File 102, Enrolled Act No. 50, […]

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 […]