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, passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2026, the Wyoming Electricity Transmission Study will evaluate the state’s existing electric transmission system and identify strategic opportunities for future development. The study will help guide long-term transmission strategy as Wyoming considers future electricity demand, economic development opportunities and the reliable delivery of energy.

“Wyoming’s transmission system is essential to supporting our existing industries and preparing for future growth,” WEA Deputy Director Kyle Wendtland said. “This study is a tool that will provide state leaders, utilities and communities a clearer understanding of our current system, where constraints may emerge and what strategies could help Wyoming meet future energy needs reliably and responsibly.”

Energy Strategies is an independent consulting firm specializing in transmission planning, power-system engineering, market analysis and energy policy. The firm has conducted state-focused transmission assessments in Colorado, Utah and Montana and is involved in the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition’s West-wide planning work.

The study will inventory Wyoming’s transmission lines operating at 69 kilovolts or greater, major substations, facility ownership, known constraints, operational limitations and planned additions, upgrades or retirements.

Energy Strategies will then model the system under low-, moderate- and high-growth scenarios to identify delivery constraints, congestion points and potential infrastructure gaps. The analysis will also consider advanced transmission technologies and alternatives to constructing new transmission lines.

A second study phase will assess the wholesale electricity market structures affecting Wyoming utilities, including regional transmission organizations, independent system operators, day-ahead and real-time markets, and bilateral arrangements. This narrative will remain neutral and focus on the potential implications for Wyoming utilities, customers, generators and future economic development.

Stakeholder participation will be an important part of the project. WEA will establish an advisory working group representing Wyoming electric utilities, transmission developers, state agencies, energy developers, large-load customers and other interested parties. The group will provide input on the study’s methodology, assumptions and findings.

The final Phase I and Phase II report is expected by March 1, 2027.

Questions about the study may be directed to John Jenks, WEA Director of Energy Market Development, at john.jenks1@wyo.gov.