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June 24, 2026

Sustaining Wyoming’s Energy Sector

WYOMING ENERGY AUTHORITY�About Us

The Wyoming Energy Authority supports the growth of a secure and prosperous future for Wyoming’s energy and natural resources. Our mission is to advocate for, facilitate and advance Wyoming’s energy economy.

�We do this through a variety of ways: 

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• Promote and support the development of commercial energy projects.

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• Preserve existing markets while identifying and pursuing new areas for market development.

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• Advance Wyoming’s energy resources and provide education, data and resources with the benefits of Wyoming’s energy assets.

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• Leverage financial opportunities to develop efforts conducive to the sustainability of the energy sector in Wyoming.

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• Build upon Wyoming’s diverse energy resources for the benefit of Wyoming citizens while preserving environmental stewardship.

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• Support the transition of innovative technologies and practices into the Wyoming energy sector.

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• Navigate the Wyoming energy sector through emerging opportunities and help frame best practices for other communities and states.

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• Develop and promote public policies and regulations to ensure the sustainable use of Wyoming’s energy resources.

ENERGY MATCHING FUNDS�

The Energy Matching Funds (EMF) is designed to spur innovation and bring transformative energy projects to Wyoming.

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The Wyoming Legislature appropriated $155 million to the Office of the Governor to provide matching funds for private or federal funding for research, demonstration, pilot projects or commercial deployment projects related to Wyoming energy needs including, but not limited to;

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• Carbon capture utilization and storage,
• Carbon dioxide transportation
• Industrial carbon capture
• Coal refinery
• Hydrogen production, transportation, storage, hydrogen hub development
• Biomass
• Biochar
• Hydropower
• Lithium processing and separation
• Battery storage
• Wind and solar energy

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WEA administers the Energy Matching Funds.

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EMF Highlights�

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Energy Impact on Wyoming projects that the one-time $131.8 million EMF investment will generate more than $105 million in additional real GSP each year over the next decade.

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By 2035, the program is projected to add $1.2 billion to Wyoming's GSP and support 350 net new jobs.

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Companies interviewed said EMF support was critical to their projects' success.

Wyoming Energy�Dominance Fund

• Strengthens Wyoming's leadership in energy production, infrastructure, and innovation through loans and grants for qualifying projects tied to core and emerging energy industries.

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• Eligible categories include coal, oil and natural gas, pipelines, enhanced oil recovery, uranium, rare earth and critical minerals, transmission, and other strategic investments identified in statute.

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• $105M fund supported by severance tax revenue

Wyoming Rare

Earths Fund

• $16M in matching grants for commercial deployment projects that process and separate Wyoming rare earth resources.

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• Leverages private and federal investment, creates jobs, adds value to Wyoming resources, and strengthens domestic supply chains for national security and advanced manufacturing.

PARTNERS

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1912 Capitol Avenue • Suite 305 • Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

307-635-3573

www.wyoenergy.org

Brayden Connour, Director of Investments

Brayden.connour3@wyo.gov

307.287.7160