Wyoming Clean Energy Guide

Wyoming's world-class wind resources are powering one of America's largest clean energy export opportunities, with major transmission projects planned to deliver Wyoming wind to Western markets.

Quick Stats

4,344 MW
Total Capacity
26%
Clean Electricity
$7.1B
Investment
2,600
Clean Energy Jobs

Source: American Clean Power Association, Q3 2025

Policy Overview

Wyoming's energy policy balances support for its traditional coal and natural gas industries with recognition of wind energy's economic potential. The state has imposed some of the nation's only taxes on wind generation.

Despite policy complexities, Wyoming's exceptional wind resources continue to attract development, particularly for projects designed to export power to California and other Western states via new transmission lines.

Grid Operations

Wyoming is part of the Western Interconnection. Major transmission projects are planned to deliver Wyoming wind to load centers in the Southwest and Pacific regions.

Active Projects

Chokecherry-Sierra Madre

One of the largest wind projects in development in North America, planned to deliver 3,000+ MW to Western markets via the TransWest Express transmission line.

Transmission Development

Multiple HVDC and AC transmission projects are in development to unlock Wyoming's wind potential for Western population centers.

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