renewable energy

Commissioners took a strong stand this week, saying 'not now' to a proposed wind farm, sparking a conversation about community values and environmental stewardship.

Creative Energies announced a $10,000 donation to the 9H Research Foundation's solar array project in Laramie.

The report identifies $37.9 billion in current available funding across a wide variety of departments.

Opponents say the changes would have tripled the amount of time homeowners need to recoup the cost of installing solar power by selling unused electricity.

Both the new wind farms and the existing developments set to be improved are expected to provide energy for 30 years, Erickson said.

Natural gas is expected to remain the fuel of choice for power generation with an expected 40% share of U.S. markets this summer.

Bryce said the country must embrace the advantages offered by hydrocarbons such as oil and gas, even as it looks to add solar and wind to its grid.

Renewable energy companies face a variety of regulatory hurdles, according to environmental and engineering consultants. Doug Randall has a report. Wyoming Department of Health spokeswoman Kim Deti has some tips for parents on how to be sun-smart this summer. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News. //townsquare.media/site/99/files/2011/05/wyoming-radio-news-midday9.mp3">