energy

Stakeholders are recognizing the need to adapt to changing energy markets, but complicated applications make it harder for them to earn federal funding.

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on rolling back many of the climate-oriented, energy-transition policies of his predecessor. That’s led many of his supporters and the fossil fuel industry to celebrate and many environmentalists to panic. Yet amid these polarized reactions is a lot of uncertainty – especially in an energy-rich state like Wyoming University of Wyoming experts weigh in.

Tackling climate change isn’t a top priority for Republicans, but Benji Backer says that can change.

A new book explores the history of five Western states that ratified their constitutions in 1889.

The main federal energy assistance program available to those who struggle to pay their household energy bills isn't keeping up with demand — or with changing energy needs in a warming climate.

The investment fund could help tribes unlock tens of millions in federal money and enhance their sovereignty.

The United Kingdom is the first major developed country to phase out coal power. Today is the first day no coal power plant is operating in the country. The British consul general for the northwest U.S. says Wyoming can learn from the U.K.’s transition away from coal.

The Cowboy State Economy: Keeping Wyoming Energy Strong discussion will be held at Cam-Plex Energy Hall on Sept. 17 starting at 7 pm.

A new report shows the rate of spills from oil and gas drilling is dropping in the Mountain West region’s top fossil fuel-producing states.

The data suggests the West is less impacted by the phenomenon than other regions, but a utility expert suggests the impact could still be quite significant.