Our state has proudly climbed the ranks to become one of the nation’s leaders in per capita wind energy production—proof that even a coal titan can learn to dance with the wind turbines. With projects like the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre wind farms spinning up power for millions, Wyoming is showing the world how to lead the renewable charge without forgetting its roots.
This balance is more critical than ever in today’s energy landscape. Just the other day, President Trump declared a national emergency for energy production—a step that highlights a challenge the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and organizations like ours have recognized as a growing concern in recent years. But this executive order isn’t just about oil and gas; it’s about ensuring America can generate the energy it needs to stand resilient.
Wyoming, with its all-of-the-above energy strategy, is already leading the charge in that effort. We scored a major win in the legislature this month when SF 54, which would have allowed cities and towns to construct their own electricity production facilities, failed to make it through committee. While the intent may have been local energy autonomy, the bill posed a risk of fragmenting Wyoming’s unified approach to energy production—an approach that has made Wyoming a leader in both traditional and renewable energy sectors.
So, here’s to Wyoming: where the coal still burns, the turbines turn, and smart energy policy wins the day.
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