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The following news clips highlight Wyoming involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
June 17, 2009
Federal Agencies to Assist with Clean Energy Development in the West
DOE and the Western Governor's Association released a report on June 15 that identifies 37 "hubs" for renewable energy in the western United States, plus 17 in western Canada and in Baja California. The hubs could yield nearly 200,000 megawatts of renewable power, and DOE and other federal agencies will strive to help make that happen. More
May 18, 2009
Department of Interior to Open Renewable Energy Offices in Four Western States
The Department of the Interior will create four Renewable Energy Coordination Offices in California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Arizona. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said the effort will cut through red tape and expedite production of renewable energy on public lands while protecting the environment. More
September 2, 2008
Wind Developers Snap Up 70 Percent of Wyoming-Colorado Intertie Capacity
Two wind developers have secured 70 percent of the capacity on a planned 850-megawatt transmission line that would connect Wyoming's wind resources in its remote eastern plains to population centers in Colorado. When completed, the line will provide much needed transmission that will just begin to tap Wyoming's huge potential for generating wind power. More
June 4, 2008
DOE to Identify Western Transmission Needs for Renewable Energy in 11 Western States
DOE will work with the Western Governors' Association to ascertain what areas in the West have significant renewable energy resources and to accelerate development and delivery of that energy to meed regional demands. More
February 25, 2006
Wyoming Proposes Tax Credit Bonds to Attract Financing for Renewable Projects
Wyoming is seeking partners in the private sector to enter into an innovative financing agreement with the state using tax credit bonds to finance renewable energy projects. More
November 2, 2002
