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SF0183
Moratorium on Solar and Wind Energy Projects
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act stops new solar and wind energy projects from starting or expanding in Wyoming after a certain date, with some exceptions.
What it does
- Prohibits the start of new solar and wind energy facilities and expansions of existing ones within Wyoming's borders beginning on March 1, 2025.
- Defines what counts as a 'solar energy facility' and a 'wind energy facility'.
- Makes changes to other laws that relate to these definitions and prohibitions.
Who it affects
- People who want to start new solar or wind energy projects in Wyoming after March 1, 2025.
- Companies that are already operating solar or wind facilities and wish to expand them after the same date.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not specify the reasons behind this moratorium.
- It is unclear how existing projects will be affected by this ban on expansions after March 1, 2025.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Solar Energy Facility
- A place where electricity is generated from sunlight, excluding small systems used by individual homes.
- Wind Energy Facility
- A location that produces electricity using wind turbines, not including small setups for personal use.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 3, 8:32 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
S07 - Corporations:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-02025-02-03 · Senate2 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 2
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
- S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
- S07 - Corporations:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO