Wyoming Wind Power Gets $4.25 Million Shot In The Arm

While some in the federal government hit the Wyoming coal industry for it’s environmental impact, our surplus of wind is blowing in money and jobs. The U.S. Energy Department is granting The University Of Wyoming $4.25 Million for wind energy research. UW matched with $1 Million to cover wind farm modeling, transmission grid research and study of the economic models.

This story brings a smile to my face because my son is studying renewable energy for his future and it looks like he could find what he needs in Laramie. Six departments will share in the influx of operating capitol, and that’s good for everyone.