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Wyoming lawmakers are thinking about future sources of electricity demand – and how it’ll be transmitted – in two bills. Both call on the Wyoming Energy Authority, a six-year old state entity that’s met previous criticism.

Federal government shut downs and financial breaks to the fossil fuel industry have Wyoming lawmakers worried about the state’s bottom line. Two resolutions make formal requests to Congress.

Wyoming lawmakers are once again trying to repeal state law that was once idealized as the way to ‘save’ coal. The state is the top coal producer in the nation.

The EPA’s rejection of Colorado’s regional haze plan and orders from the Trump administration to keep coal plants online in the state have advocates worried about damage to protected areas.

A delay on tougher wastewater treatment standards for coal-fired power plants saves operators money. But critics warn that these and other efforts to boost the coal industry are bad for business and public health.

Coal has declined since its peak in 2008. Economists say the trend will likely continue, despite the Trump administration's efforts.

New coal leasing will once again be allowed in the top producing region in the country. However, it’s unclear if the market is interested.

Researchers are trying to find alternative uses for coal, like construction and farming. Proving that technology works is no small feat, but perhaps the trickier task is shifting how some people feel about coal.

New Mexico and Wyoming continue to receive the biggest portions of revenue gained from energy development on federal lands.

Wyoming and Utah’s governors said we no longer have to choose between protecting the environment and burning fossil fuels. Energy researchers disagree.