AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoPower & Data Centers: Black Hills plans $1.8 billion in new gas generation and a privately managed microgrid to serve Google’s planned Cheyenne data center, including 564 megawatts of new capacity and about 2.1 gigawatts of third-party resources. Utility Costs: Torrington has sought approval for a temporary rate adjustment after an unexpectedly high transmission bill; if regulators approve, rates would rise by 2 cents per kilowatt-hour starting Nov. 1. Wyoming households also face higher heating bills this winter. Workforce: Wind River Job Corps in Riverton is drawing students back to petroleum technician training as employers seek skilled trades workers. The University of Wyoming’s WORTH Institute won a $2.5 million federal grant for rural career pathways, while Laramie County’s industrial boom is driving a new workforce-housing requirement. Rural Infrastructure: Wyoming is inviting companies to propose EV charging stations, with federal funds covering up to 80% of project costs. Ranching: The U.S. agriculture secretary urged federal grazing permit holders to use new guidance intended to expand livestock grazing on public lands.
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