Measure to repeal Wyoming coal carbon capture mandate advances

Measure to repeal Wyoming coal carbon capture mandate advances

Wyoming’s self-imposed mandate to tap ratepayers for coal carbon capture studies at power plants may come to an end. House Bill 56, “Carbon capture mandate-repeal,” cleared the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday on a unanimous vote. Primary sponsor, Gillette Republican Rep. Christopher Knapp, revived the effort after a similar bill failed in the 2025 legislative session and after the Joint Minerals, Business…