The Wyoming Energy Authority issued a request for proposals on July 23, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive statewide transmission planning study under Wyoming Senate File 102. According to the solicitation documents, the initiative evaluates the state’s existing electric transmission grid, models future capacity needs across multiple load-growth scenarios, and assesses regional electricity market participation to guide long-term infrastructure strategy and economic development.
Wyoming Senate File 102 Mandates Two-Phase Transmission Study
The study directly stems from Wyoming Senate File 102 passed in 2026, which orders the Wyoming Energy Authority to execute a structured, two-phase evaluation of the state’s power network. According to the request for proposals issued from the agency’s Cheyenne office at 1912 Capitol Ave, the project targets current grid bottlenecks, load projections, and the integration of advanced technologies. The agency set an application closing date of August 9, 2026, to secure a qualified consultant to manage the technical assessments.
The selected contractor must inventory all transmission lines operating at or above 69 kilovolts. Asset owners across investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, municipal systems, and federal frameworks must have their facility data validated for accuracy.
Load-Growth Modeling and Gap Analysis Objectives
Task requirements outlined by the Wyoming Energy Authority require consultants to model the state’s transmission architecture under three distinct demand trajectories: low, moderate, and high growth. According to project documents, the modeling phase identifies specific delivery constraints, congestion points, and regional shortfalls.
The selected team must deliver a comprehensive gap analysis indicating where current infrastructure fails to meet capacity under each demand scenario. Furthermore, the project scope mandates an evaluation of advanced transmission technologies to determine whether grid-enhancing tools can alleviate capacity shortfalls without requiring immediate, high-cost capital construction.
Advisory Working Group and Stakeholder Integration
The project plan establishes an Advisory Working Group to guide modeling assumptions and review draft outputs throughout the study timeline. According to the Wyoming Energy Authority, winning consultants must conduct a project kickoff meeting with agency staff to set communication protocols, establish milestone schedules, and incorporate ongoing feedback from utility stakeholders and regional partners.
The administrative framework also binds all participating entities to state and federal anti-discrimination mandates, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Funding recipients are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, or national origin in connection with any work performed under the solicitation.
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