Thursday November 19, 2020

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. It’s causing some to wonder if those developers will soon take their business – and tax revenues – elsewhere. Our partners at KHOL report on Wyoming’s wind rush potential. Plus, the Interior Department is facing criticism for putting up barriers to conservation projects nationwide.

Show Notes:

KHOL: Could Wyoming Miss Out on the Latest Wind Rush?
https://891khol.org/could-wyoming-miss-out-on-the-latest-wind-rush/

KZMU is part of a new collaboration reporting on the impacts of fossil fuels coordinated by the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition. Today's story from KHOL is the first in a series airing over the next two months.