wind power

Some wind energy critics have raised concerns over the environmental ramifications of having a buildup of blades.

As part of its Energy Vision 2020 initiative, Rocky Mountain Power is looking to significantly expand the amount of wind-generated power in its portfolio.

Completion of the wind projects by 2020, the company says, will allow it to use federal production tax credits to provide net cost savings to customers over the life of the projects.

Wind generation across Wyoming generated more than $4.4 million in taxes for state and local coffers.

Another wind farm has been proposed for Sweetwater County. Amy Richards has a report. Motorists on Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie will notice new electronic variable speed signs. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation says locking up juvenile offenders is not the best way to reform youthful criminals. Deborah Smith of Wyoming News Service has a report. A new report says Wyoming could reap billions of dollars by selling wind power to states such as California. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.