Wyoming Industries Push for Power Reform | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 2m

Wyoming’s industrial giants are pushing back against sluggish utility responses, demanding new laws to let them bypass traditional power providers and secure their own electricity—especially as trona, soda ash, and data center industries surge. Bills aimed at letting independent generators operate outside regulatory oversight stalled in the legislature, but lawmakers signaled strong interest for next session. With some businesses waiting up to seven years for power connections, critics say the current monopoly system is stifling economic growth. While utilities like Rocky Mountain Power admit…