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Is Wyoming Losing to Other States in the Latest Wind Rush?

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A map of Wyoming’s wind resources. Blue, red, and purple represent high wind speeds, and thus excellent potential for energy farming.";

Wyoming is in a unique position to become a key exporter of wind energy to other states across the West. But talk from state lawmakers about raising taxes on renewables has led some industry experts to speculate that wind developers are losing patience. Will they take their business - and tax revenues - elsewhere?

KSUT is part of a new collaboration reporting on the impacts of fossil fuels. The project is coordinated with the Rocky Mountain Community Radio coalition.

 

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