A spill Sept. 26 in a warehouse at Dry Fork Station was fully contained and no one was injured, according to media officials.
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Rocky Mountain Power pushes back against Rep. Hageman claims
CASPER, Wyo. — The Rocky Mountain Power rate increase has reached the halls of Washington D.C. this week with Rep. Harriet Hageman sending out an email blasting the company for its reliance on green energy. Rocky Mountain Power rebutted the email with its own update this morning. Rocky Mountain Power has petitioned for an average […]
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National, local gas averages down; Natrona County’s price is Wyoming’s lowest by 13 cents
Natrona County’s average of $3.55 is the cheapest in the state by 13 cents, according to AAA.
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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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Wyoming commission to hold public hearing on Rocky Mountain Power
The Wyoming Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 regarding Rocky Mountain Power’s request to increase rates.
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Wyoming public hearings continue on controversial power rate increase
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Public Service Commission is set to hold its third round of public hearings on the proposed Rocky Mountain Power rate increase. Today’s meeting will take place in Riverton but can be attended online through Zoom. Rocky Mountain Power wants to hike prices by nearly 22%, a request that’s primarily driven […]
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California refinery outage behind national gas price increase while local prices fall 5 cents
Natrona County prices have fallen 5 cents to $3.58 per gallon.
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Pared back federal oil and gas lease sale nets $13M
Federal officials reduced available oil and gas lease acres due to wildlife habitat concerns.
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Wyoming residents want to continue energy leadership, study says
Wyomingites want continued leadership and more information regarding energy and expanding energy industries, according to a new study from the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources.
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National average gas price up 1.6 cents; Natrona County’s up 3
Natrona County’s average price of $3.63 remains the cheapest in the state.
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National gas price average down another cent; Natrona County average down 3
Natrona County’s average price of $3.60 remains the cheapest in the state.
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Wyoming could gain the most from federal climate funding, but obstacles are many
Ambitious climate action could reap rewards for the No. 1 coal state, one study concludes. But the state economy remains tied to fossil fuels.
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National, Natrona County average gas prices down 4 cents
Natrona County’s average price of $3.63 is the cheapest in the state.
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Power outage in Rotary Park and Casper Mountain area
CASPER, Wyo. — A power outage has been reported in the Casper Mountain and Rotary Park areas. The cause is still currently under investigation, but power is estimated to be restored before noon, according to Rocky Mountain Power. The outage is currently affecting 184 customers of the power company, mostly in the Rotary Park area.
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Residents, elected officials blast utility over historic rate hike
Rocky Mountain Power’s 29.2% rate increase would be a major blow to the state’s economy and possibly force legislative action, a lawmaker said.
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Appeals court upholds regional haze plans for Wyoming coal plants
Conservation groups say industrial emitters in the state shouldn’t get a pass on the next round of regional haze efforts.
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Public Service Commission meets in Casper Thursday to accept input on electric rate hike application
Convinced the rate increase as proposed holds significant and crippling implications for Natrona County, its residents and its businesses, Advance Casper has prepared talking points for its members who attend the Thursday public hearing.
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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 […]
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Federal court says EPA needs to reconsider decision on Wyodak
The EPA must reconsider its disapproval of Wyoming’s plan regarding emissions from the Wyodak power plant, and this time it must give Wyoming’s plan the consideration it deserves under the law, the U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit ruled Aug. 15.
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Gordon, EPA head agree on tech innovation to combat climate crisis
Both leaders tout Wyoming’s role in advancing carbon capture technologies, but state officials still critical of EPA’s ‘power plant rule.’
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OPEC production cuts lead to 8-cent hike in local gas prices
Despite rising 8 cents in a week, Natrona County’s average price of $3.68 is the cheapest in the state, AAA reported.
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Gas, power bill assistance a ‘drop in the bucket’ as utility bills rise
Social service officials worry that more residents may require assistance to heat and cool homes in the face of rising utility rates.
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National gas price rises another 7.8 cents; Natrona County sees 4-cent jump
Natrona County’s average price of $3.60 is the cheapest in the state, AAA reported.
