Resolution on commercial base load power generation.

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not provide specific details on how the promotion will be achieved, leaving this aspect open-ended.

Resolution on Commercial Base Load Power Generation

This resolution asks the Governor to focus on promoting stable and dispatchable base load power resources from Wyoming, such as clean coal, natural gas, uranium, and hydroelectric power, instead of wind and solar energy.

What This Bill Does

• Urges the Governor to oppose future promotion and subsidization of commercial wind and solar power generation in Wyoming.
• Requests that the Governor promote stable dispatchable base load power resources from Wyoming for use within the state and for export.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Governor of Wyoming
• Energy companies in Wyoming

Terms To Know

Base load power

A type of electricity generation that runs continuously at a steady rate to meet the minimum demand for electricity.

Dispatchable power

Power that can be turned on or off as needed, providing flexibility in meeting energy demands.

Limits and Unknowns

• The resolution does not provide specific funding or legal requirements but is a recommendation to the Governor.
• It does not specify how the promotion of these power resources will be achieved beyond urging the Governor's support.

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0577

Bill No.:

SJ0004

Effective:

Immediately

LSO No.:

25LSO-0577

Enrolled Act No.:

SEJR No. 0002

Chapter No.:

N/A

Prime Sponsor:

Pearson

Catch Title:

Resolution on commercial base load power generation.

Has Report:

No

Subject:

Power generation.

Summary/Major Elements:

This resolution urges the Governor to oppose future promotion and subsidization of commercial wind and solar power generation in Wyoming and to promote stable, dispatchable base load power generation in Wyoming, and for export out of Wyoming, including clean coal, natural gas, uranium and hydroelectric power.

The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent.

While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Current Bill Text

25LSO-0577

ORIGINAL Senate

JOINT RESOLUTION
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SJ0004

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2,

SENATE

SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2025 General Session

A JOINT RESOLUTION requesting the Governor concentrate on promoting stable dispatchable base load power resources from Wyoming in lieu of taxpayer subsidized commercial wind and solar generated power.

WHEREAS, Wyoming produces four (4) of the cleanest resources of stable dispatchable base load power generation in the United States: clean coal, natural gas, uranium and hydroelectric;

WHEREAS, Wyoming has the ability to provide these resources to the rest of the United States and the world for stable dispatchable base load power generation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING:

Section 1.

That the Legislature of the State of Wyoming respectfully requests the Governor to oppose future promotion and subsidization of commercial wind and solar power generation in the state of Wyoming and promote efforts that provide Wyoming's stable dispatchable base load energy to all of Wyoming's citizens. The Legislature further requests the Governor to promote the export of Wyoming's stable dispatchable base load energy resources to the rest of the United States and the world.

Section 2.

That the Secretary of State of Wyoming transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.

Chief Clerk

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