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Lawmakers back off effort to curb impending Wyoming electricity hike

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Lawmakers agreed Wednesday to change course on a raft of legislation that was hastily thrown together in recent weeks in hopes of heading off Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed 29.2% electricity rate increase. After hearing pleas to proceed with caution, a legislative committee agreed to set aside some of the draft bills, including […]

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Gov. Gordon calls for more public meetings on electric rate increases

CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon wants more public input on a proposed electric rate increase from Rocky Mountain Power. The Wyoming Public Service Commission is reviewing the proposed rate increase that would impact thousands of Wyoming people and businesses, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest […]