Archive for February, 2009

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Hiding in Plain Site

The sites in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, where most of the coal ash debris in the West is concentrated, are relatively secure – only one, the Dave Johnston plant in northeast
Wyoming, is on the EPA’s “danger list.”

23Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Energy E-Ticket: Yellowstone’s Geothermal Potential

Recent studies show that the park may be a prime location for producing geothermal energy and down the road it could significantly add to the nation’s store of renewable energy.

23Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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FERC Shows Flexibility in OK Of Wyoming
Wind Power

“Consumers will benefit from this type of pioneering thinking, because it will expand our transmission grid’s capacity to enhance development of our nation’s renewable energy potential,” said FERC Acting Chairman Jon Wellinghoff.

22Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Sustainable Living Series: Wyoming’s Going Green

Sustainable living is the focus of a new series of classes and workshops being offered by the University of Wyoming Community Enrichment Program.

20Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Life After Coal: It’s Sooner Than You Think

Of the top 6 coal producing states in the U.S., only Wyoming and Montana are still increasing production. The NY Times is asking “Is America Ready to Quit Coal?” but the real question may be “Will we have any choice?”

17Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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State’s Energy-Driven Economy Could Face Budget Cuts

Governor Freudenthal has warned state agencies this week to prepare for possible 5% budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. Plunging oil and natural gas prices have significantly hurt Wyoming’s economic health.

12Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Study Pinpoints Best Areas for Renewables Development — Wyoming Leads in Wind

According to the ongoing study, Wyoming has the most wind power potential - nearly 25,000 megawatts - and Arizona possesses the most solar power potential - more than 22,000 megawatts.

10Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Viewpoint: Don’t Take Power Away
from Wyoming’s EQC

The Wyoming House is about to pass one of the most blatant, unnecessary power grabs in state history. House Bill 262 must be stopped. If passed, Gov. Freudenthal should promptly veto it.

10Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Tech Watch:
New Tool Gets Handle on Cropland CO2 Emissions

For the first time, farmers have data that tracks at the county level on-site and off-site energy use and carbon dioxide emissions associated with growing crops in the United States.

10Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Energy Secretary Says Money to Be Used Quickly

Steven Chu said he wants half of the roughly $35 billion to $40 billion proposed for Energy Department programs in the economic-stimulus package to be spent within a year.

9Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Lawmaker Blames Oil Lobby for Killing
Worker Liability Bill

Opponents claimed that holding energy companies liable for their own negligence was a “slippery slope” to holding them accountable for the negligence of others — despite long-held Wyoming law that apportions fault to the responsible parties.

6Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Drop in Drilling Permits May Signal a
Slow Year in Wyoming

The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission reports that drilling permits were down 28 percent last month compared to the same time period last year. 623 permits were issues in January 2008 compared 446 permits 2009.

5Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Secretary Salazar to Modify State Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Secretary’s decision immediately followed a request from Gov. Freudenthal, who formally sought the deferral of the eight lease parcels in a letter to the BLM’s State Office on Monday.

4Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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DEQ Issues Ozone Alert for Pinedale

“It just pisses me off that these government agencies that are tasked with looking out for the health, welfare and safety won’t do it,” said Pinedale Town Councilman Dave Smith. “There comes a point when the health and welfare of everybody is much more important than the state’s” oil and gas revenues.”

4Feb2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued