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The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority was created in June, 2004 by the state legislature, tasked with diversifying and growing the state’s economy through the development of electric transmission infrastructure. The Authority is responsible for planning, financing, building, maintaining and operating interstate electric transmission and related facilities.

In the 2006 session the legislature expanded the Authority’s role to become directly involved in financing and promoting advanced coal technologies related to electric generation. The Authority will be seeking partnerships to demonstrate the commercial viability of advanced coal technologies.

Specific tools and responsibilities of the Authority include the following:

Issuing revenue bonds to finance new transmission lines and advanced coal plants;
Extending up to $1 billion in bond financing for projects owned by private parties;
Entering into partnerships with public or private entities to build and upgrade transmission lines and develop advanced coal plants;
Owning and operating transmission lines in instances where private investment is not offered;
Investigating, planning, prioritizing, and establishing corridors for electric transmission; and,
Establishing and charging fees and rates for use of its facilities.

Visit the Announcements section for current topics, including upcoming public meetings of the Board of Directors. For project-specific updates, click on Projects. The Publication section includes meeting Minutes, presentations and other useful information.

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