Over the last year, from July 2025 to June 2026, Wyoming's electricity consumption has been largely dominated by fossil fuels, contributing more than half of the overall electricity mix. Coal alone accounts for a significant chunk of this, with close to 53% of the electricity coming from this source. Low-carbon or clean electricity, on the other hand, makes up about 35% of the state's electricity consumption. Among the clean options, wind represents almost a third of the electricity consumed, while hydropower and solar energy contribute minimal amounts, at around 3% and 1% respectively. This highlights the dependency on fossil energy but also underscores the meaningful role that wind power currently plays in Wyoming as a clean energy source.

Is Electricity Growing in Wyoming?

Despite the existing shift towards clean electricity, the overall electricity consumption pattern in Wyoming seems to be on a slight downturn. From 2025 to 2026, total electricity consumption per person decreased by approximately 3,411 kWh, from a previous high of 78,419 kWh/person down to 75,008 kWh/person. Yet, there's a bright side in the realm of low-carbon energy. During the same time frame, the amount of electricity generated from low-carbon sources increased by around 2,318 kWh per person, achieving a new record of 26,292 kWh/person. This suggests a positive trend toward cleaner sources, even as total electricity consumption experiences a decline.

Suggestions

To enhance its low-carbon electricity generation, Wyoming should consider expanding its wind power capability, as it already plays a significant part in its energy mix. Learning from successful regions can guide this development; for instance, states like Iowa and South Dakota, where wind energy makes up about 57% and 56% respectively of their electricity generation, demonstrate how wind power can significantly contribute to a low-carbon energy portfolio. Further, adopting nuclear energy could be hugely beneficial, taking cues from countries like France and Slovakia, where nuclear energy contributes more than two-thirds of the electricity mix. Finally, improving solar power infrastructure by drawing inspiration from sunny states like Nevada, where solar comprises 35% of electricity generation, could greatly boost Wyoming’s clean electricity output.

History

Over the last few years, Wyoming has made strides in enhancing its low-carbon energy generation, particularly through wind power. In 2024, wind energy generation increased by 0.4 TWh, followed by an impressive boost of 3.5 TWh in 2025. By 2026, it further augmented by 1.2 TWh. During these same years, hydropower displayed milder gains, contributing 0.1 TWh and 0.3 TWh of additional electricity in 2024 and 2026 respectively. These figures demonstrate Wyoming’s progressive, albeit gradual, transition towards more sustainable sources of electricity, although more concerted efforts are needed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase clean electricity capacity to meet future demands. Expanding clean energy infrastructure can ensure that Wyoming remains on a sustainable path, contributing positively to climate goals and benefiting from the economic and health advantages of reduced air pollution from fossil fuel consumption.

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* 12M = Last 12 months (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) — a rolling 12-month period, not a calendar year.