The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 13th day of October, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Mayor Robert Bowen, Councilmember Marlin Batista, Councilmember Caleb Ellis, Councilmember David McConkie, Councilmember Brantley Popp and Councilmember Bill Price.
Motion was made Councilmember Popp to excuse the absence of Councilmember Mark Quinn; seconded by Councilmember Batista and unanimously approved by council present.
Motion was made by Councilmember McConkie to approve the agenda as amended to add New Business Item (g), Authorize the Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 1 for the Rehabilitation of the Airport Lighting Project and New Business Item (h), Staff Direction on the Impact Funding from Lincoln County for the Terra Power Unit #1 Project; seconded by Councilmember Popp and unanimously approved by council present.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Chad Nielson, Public Works Director; John Tibbetts, Golf and Parks Director; Kaylynn Williams, Community Events Coordinator; Lois Hick, Recreation Coordinator; Mike Kahre, Police Chief; and Natasia Diers, City Clerk-Treasurer, gave department reports to the council.
PRESENTATIONS:
Bob King, Lincoln County Economic Development Director gave a presentation to the council on the Wyoming Semi Quincentennial Celebration in Lincoln County.
Grayson Seamons, Maddox Seamons, and Graham Calkins made comments to the city council. Adams Calkins presented an idea for a “Winter Sports Complex” at the golf course to the city council.
VISITOR COMMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember McConkie to approve the items on the consent agenda as amended; seconded by Councilmember Popp and unanimously approved by council present. Those items were:
(a) Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025 as amended;
(b) Approval of the payment of the bills, payroll, and ACH payments as presented;
(a) Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to remove from the table the 3rd Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-899; seconded by Councilmember Ellis and unanimously approved by council present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Price to table on 3rd Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-899, Granting to Questar Gas Company, dba Enbridge Gas Wyoming a Franchise for the Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Gas Distribution System in the City of Kemmerer; seconded by Councilmember McConkie and unanimously approved by council present.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Motion was made by Councilmember Ellis to authorize the Mayor to sign the quote for the purchase of the Interface Crossover module from eForce Software Solutions to Caselle; seconded by Councilmember Popp and unanimously approved by council present.
(b) Motion was made by Councilmember Popp to authorize the Mayor to sign the vehicle buyer’s order and any related documents to purchase the 2025 Ford Interceptor and authorize the city treasurer to prepare a budget amendment for the FY 25-26 budget; seconded by Councilmember Price and unanimously approved by council present.
(c) Motion was made by Councilmember McConkie to authorize the Mayor to sign check no. 18513 to Ken Garff Ford Cheyenne in the amount of $49,976.00 to purchase the 2025 Ford Interceptor; seconded by Councilmember Ellis and unanimously approved by council present.
(d) Motion was made by Councilmember Popp to deny the fee waiver application at the South Lincoln Training Event Center by Eric Jenkins for Medicare Changes for 2026; seconded by Councilmember Price. The mayor then called for the question. Those voting “Yea,” were Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember McConkie, Councilmember Popp, Councilmember Price and Mayor Bowen. Councilmember Batista voted “Nay.” Motion carried.
(e) Kelly Jo Scott made comments to council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Price to grant a 50% fee waiver to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for their November 15, 2025 annual banquet. In addition, the city council extends its apology to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for the prior miscommunication regarding setup and teardown procedures ; seconded by Councilmember Popp. The mayor then called for the question. Those voting “Yea,” were Councilmember Batista, Councilmember McConkie, Councilmember Popp, Councilmember Price and Mayor Bowen. Councilmember Ellis voted “Nay.” Motion carried.
(f) Motion was made by Councilmember Popp to Pass, Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-862, Authorize the Transfer of Street Department Savings from FY 24-25 to a Reserve Fund for Future Street Maintenance; seconded by Councilmember McConkie and unanimously approved by council present.
(g) Motion was made by Councilmember Popp to authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 for the Rehabilitation of the Runway Lighting Project at the airport contingent on the Airport Committee approving the emergency decision within the next 48 hours; seconded by Councilmember Batista and unanimously approved by council present.
(h) Motion was made by Councilmember Popp to direct the Mayor to have a voucher prepared and sent to Lincoln County requesting impact funds to be used for unmitigated impacts and sent to the County requesting funds to be distributed to the City of Kemmerer per the distribution ratio set established by the industrial siting council during a public hearing in Kemmerer, Wyoming as directed in Wyoming Statute section 39-15-11, for the Terra Power, Kemmerer Unit 1 Project; seconded by Councilmember Batista and unanimously approved by council present.
COMMENTS:
Old Town Hall renewal and rates were discussed by the council. Brian Muir, City Administrator, made comments. Councilmember Batista, Councilmember McConkie, Councilmember Popp, Councilmember Price, and Councilmember Ellis made comments. Mayor Bowen made comments.
There being no further business before the council, Mayor Bowen adjourned the meeting; 8:32 p.m.
BY: ROBERT BOWEN, MAYOR
ATTEST: NATASIA DIERS
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
PUBLISHED: Nov. 6, 2025 23512
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-899
DATE: October 27, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-899 DATE: October 27, 2025
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO QUESTAR GAS COMPANY, DBA ENBRIDGE GAS WYOMING, A FRANCHISE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF KEMMERER, LINCOLN COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING.
Questar Gas Company, dba Enbridge Gas Wyoming, a Utah corporation (Enbridge Gas Wyoming) desires to construct, maintain and operate a gas distribution system within the City of Kemmerer, Wyoming (City); and
The City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to grant a franchise to Enbridge Gas Wyoming to use the roads and streets within the City for such purpose;
NOW THEREFORE the City Council ordains as follows:
Grant of Franchise. The City grants to Enbridge Gas Wyoming a nonexclusive franchise (Franchise) to construct, maintain and operate in the present and future roads, streets, alleys, highways and other public rights-of-way within City limits, including any property annexed or otherwise acquired by the City after the effective date of this Franchise, (collectively, “Streets”) a distribution system for furnishing natural and manufactured gas to the City and its inhabitants for heating and other purposes. Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall have the right to erect, construct, equip and maintain along, over and under the Streets a system of mains, pipes, laterals and related equipment (“Facilities”) as are reasonably necessary for supplying gas service in accordance with this Franchise.
Consideration. In consideration of this Franchise, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall pay to the City the sum of $50.00 upon acceptance of this Franchise and shall provide gas service in accordance with the terms of this Franchise.
Term. This Franchise is granted for an initial term of five (5) years, with an automatic renewal for additional terms of five (5) years, unless the governing body or utility chooses not to renew, and gives proper notice. The City or utility may terminate the Franchise at the end of the initial term, or any renewal term, by giving written notice of its intent not to renew the franchise grant, not less than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days before the expiration of the term.
Acceptance. Within sixty (60) days after the passage of this ordinance, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall file with the City an unconditional written acceptance of the Franchise declaring its acceptance of the Franchise and its intention to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Franchise.
Construction and Maintenance of Facilities. All Facilities shall be constructed and installed so as to interfere as little as possible with traffic over and public use of the Streets and to cause minimum interference with the rights and reasonable convenience of property owners who adjoin any of the Streets. All Facilities shall be constructed in accordance with established gas distribution construction practices and in a manner which protects the Facilities from all traffic loads. All Facilities that are installed during the term of the Franchise shall be sited without unreasonable additional cost to Enbridge Gas Wyoming to be visually unobtrusive and to preserve the natural beauty and neighborhood aesthetics within the City limits.
Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall repair or replace, at its own expense, any and all rights of way, pavements, sidewalks, street improvements, excavations, other facilities, landscaping, or other improvements, public or private, that it damages in the Franchise operations.
Compliance with Ordinances – Conflict. Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall comply with all City ordinances, regulations and requirements and shall pay all applicable excavation fees and charges that are or may be prescribed by the City with respect to the construction, maintenance and operation of all Facilities. However, these obligations shall apply only as long as such ordinances, regulations, requirements or fees are not preempted by or otherwise in conflict with any applicable statutory or constitutional law, rule or regulation, or the tariffs approved by regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over Enbridge Gas Wyoming, including this Franchise and any lawful revisions made and accepted by Enbridge Gas Wyoming during the term of the Franchise.
The City shall have the right to inspect the construction, operation and maintenance of the Facilities to ensure the proper compliance with applicable City ordinances, regulations and requirements. In the event Enbridge Gas Wyoming should fail to comply with the terms of any City ordinance, regulation or requirement, the City shall give Enbridge Gas Wyoming written notice of such non-compliance and the time for correction provided by ordinance or a reasonable time for correction if there is no applicable ordinance. After written notice and failure of Enbridge Gas Wyoming to make correction, the City may, at its sole risk, make such correction itself and charge the cost to Enbridge Gas Wyoming including any minimum cost provided by ordinance. Nothing in this Franchise limits Enbridge Gas Wyoming’s right to oppose any ordinance, either existing, proposed, or adopted from and after the effective date of this Franchise.
Franchise Fee As further consideration for this franchise, and in lieu of all municipal occupation or license taxes upon the Enbridge Gas Wyoming, which provides for the use by Enbridge Gas Wyoming of the streets and other public places within the City, the Company shall pay to the City a Franchise Fee in the amount of two percent (2%) of the Gross Revenue, as defined below in subsection 7.3.
7.1 Within forty-five (45) days after the close of each quarter in each calendar year, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall file with the City’s Treasurer, a report of such Gross Revenues for such quarter, together with a check for the amount due. Such report shall contain a statement of Gross Revenues and any deductions made because of adjustments or corrections as herein provided. Within thirty (30) days from the submission of the statement of Gross Revenues and Franchise Fee owing, or within such reasonable additional time as he/she may request, the City Treasurer may investigate the statement and determine the accuracy of the amounts reported, and if the City Treasurer finds any mathematical errors, report them to Enbridge Gas Wyoming for correction. If the Franchise Fee as paid shall be found deficit, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall promptly remit the difference, and if the Fee as paid be found excessive, the City shall promptly refund the difference. In the event of a disagreement, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall make payment under protest during the resolution of the dispute between the parties.
7.2 The records of Enbridge Gas Wyoming pertaining to the report(s) required in this Section shall be open for inspection by the City and its duly authorized representatives for the purpose of verification.
7.3 “Gross Revenue” refers to any revenue of Enbridge Gas Wyoming derived from the sale and use of natural gas used within the corporate limits of the City after adjustment for the net write-off of uncollectible accounts and corrections of bills theretofore rendered.
Information Exchange. Upon request by either the City or Enbridge Gas Wyoming, as reasonably necessary, Enbridge Gas Wyoming and the City shall meet for the purpose of exchanging information and documents regarding construction and other similar work within the City limits, with a view towards coordinating their respective activities in those areas where such coordination may prove mutually beneficial. Any information regarding future capital improvements that may involve land acquisition shall be treated with confidentiality upon request to the extent that the City may lawfully do so.
Relocation. Upon written notice to Enbridge Gas Wyoming, the City may require the relocation and removal or reinstallation (collectively, “Relocation”) of any Facilities located in, on, along, over, across, through, or under any of the Streets located within the City Right-of-Way. After receipt of such written notice, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall diligently begin such Relocation of its Facilities as may be reasonably necessary to meet the City’s requirements and that the City provide Enbridge Gas Wyoming with a reasonable new location for the Facilities. The Relocation of Facilities by Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall be at no cost to the City if (i) such request is for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare pursuant to lawful authority delegated to the City; (ii) the Facilities have been installed pursuant to this or any other Enbridge Gas Wyoming franchise and not pursuant to a property or other similar right, including, but not limited to, a right-of-way, grant, permit, or license from a state, federal, municipal or private entity; and (iii) the City provides a new location for the Facilities. Otherwise, a Relocation required by the City pursuant to such written notice shall be at the City’s expense. Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall not pay any costs of relocation regardless of the location of the right-of-way for projects and purposes related to private development. Following Relocation of any Facilities, Enbridge Gas Wyoming may maintain and operate such Facilities in a new location within City limits without additional payment. If a City project is funded by federal or state monies that include an amount allocated to defray the expenses of Relocation of Facilities, then the City shall compensate Enbridge Gas Wyoming up to the extent of such amount for any Relocation costs mandated by the project to the extent that the City actually receives or is otherwise authorized to direct or approve payment of such federal or state funds.
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall be responsible for any costs associated with an authorized City project that are not attributable to Enbridge Gas Wyoming’s Facilities in the Streets. Further, all such costs shall be allocated among all utilities or other persons whose facilities or property are subject to Relocation due to an authorized City project.
Terms of Service. Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall furnish gas service without preference or discrimination among customers of the same service class at reasonable rates, in accordance with all applicable tariffs approved by and on file with regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over Enbridge Gas Wyoming, including revisions to such tariffs made during the term of the Franchise, and in conformity with all applicable constitutional and statutory requirements. Enbridge Gas Wyoming may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations in the conduct of its business, may require its customers to execute a gas service agreement as a condition to receiving service, and shall have the right to contract with its customers regarding the installation and operation of its Facilities. To secure safe and reliable service to the customers, and in the public interest, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall have the right to prescribe the sizes and kinds of pipes and related Facilities to be used and shall have the right to refuse service to any customer who refuses to comply with Enbridge Gas Wyoming’s rules and regulations.
Indemnification. Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall indemnify, defend and hold the City, its officers and employees, harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, liens, liabilities, damages, actions and proceedings arising from the exercise by Enbridge Gas Wyoming of its rights under this Franchise, and Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall pay the reasonable cost of defense plus the City’s reasonable attorneys’ fees. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall not be obligated to indemnify, defend or hold the City harmless to the extent that any underlying claim, demand, lien, liability, damage, action and proceeding arises out of or in connection with any act or omission of the City or any of its agents, officers or employees.
Assignment. Enbridge Gas Wyoming may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under the Franchise to any parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of Enbridge Gas Wyoming, to any entity having fifty percent (50%) or more direct or indirect common ownership with Enbridge Gas Wyoming, or to any successor-in-interest or transferee of Enbridge Gas Wyoming having all necessary approvals, including those from the Wyoming Public Service Commission or its successor, to provide utility service within the City limits. Otherwise, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall not transfer, assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations under the Franchise to another entity without the City’s prior written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Inclusion of the Franchise as an asset of Enbridge Gas Wyoming subject to the liens and mortgages of Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall not constitute a transfer or assignment requiring the City’s prior written consent.
Designation of Representative. The Parties respective designated representatives authorized to receive and respond to issues and inquiries by the other Party in connection with the Franchise are set forth below. The Parties may designate a new representative from time to time upon prior written notice to the City.
Questar Gas Company Name: ____________________
Attn: _____________ Attn: _____________________
P.O. Box 45360 _________________________
Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0360 _________________________
Phone: 801-324-______ Phone: __________________
Fax: 801-324-_______ Fax: ____________________
Insurance. The Company shall responsibly self-insure or maintain insurance to cover its obligations and liabilities as set forth in Section 11, in lieu of any insurance as may be required in any City ordinances.
Bonding/Permit fees. The City expressly waives any type of bond requirement for Enbridge Gas Wyoming for City requested relocations. Further, the City expressly waives any type of required permitting fees for City requested relocations. The waiver of the foregoing bond and permitting fee requirements shall not include projects related to private development in which case the City shall accept required bond and fees from the owner, developers, or contractor requesting the project. Enbridge Gass Wyoming will post an ongoing bond of $10,000 for day-to-day activities of replacement, repair, testing, or maintenance projects within the City right-of-way. Projects with cost estimates greater than $200,000 will be submitted for individual project bond consideration and requirements.
Subcontractors: Enbridge Gas Wyoming may subcontract with third parties, at its sole discretion, for the provisions of any of the services contemplated by this Agreement, and so doing does not create or pose third-party beneficiary status upon City.
Safety/Emergency Access: At all times, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall have immediate access to, and authorization to perform whatever action necessary to its Facilities in the event of an emergency or under any circumstances where the safety of any person or property may be compromised. In such event, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall notify the City as quickly as practicable as circumstances dictate.
Ownership of Facilities: The Facilities that Enbridge Gas Wyoming constructs to render natural gas service shall at all times remain solely the property of Enbridge Gas Wyoming. Enbridge Gas Wyoming may render services from these Facilities and otherwise utilize them as it sees fit without liability of any kind, or obligation to any party.
Minimum Distance: City shall not install and shall not permit the installation of any underground facilities within three (3) feet horizontally or one foot vertically from Enbridge Gas Wyoming’s Facilities. City shall not install and shall not permit the installation of any above-ground structures within fifteen (15) feet of Enbridge Gas’ Facilities.
Effect of Invalidity. If any portion of this Franchise is for any reason held illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any remaining portions of this Franchise.
Natural Gas Service: This Agreement is for natural gas facilities only and is not an agreement to provide natural gas service. Upon completion of the Facilities, Enbridge Gas Wyoming shall provide natural gas service utilizing the Facilities in accordance with Enbridge Gas Wyoming Natural Gas Tariff (“Tariff”) on file with the Wyoming Public Service Commission (“Commission”) as may be revised from time to time. No Party shall be precluded from this Agreement from petitioning the Commission for modification of any applicable rate schedules or rules and regulations pertaining to natural gas service. Northing in this Agreement shall be deemed to require Enbridge Gas Wyoming to install additional capacity to serve future needs.
Amendment. This ordinance shall not be altered or amended unless mutually agreed upon in writing by Enbridge Gas Wyoming and the City.
Survival of Terms: The Parties’ obligations of indemnity and limitations of damages shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Waiver: The failure of a Party to require the performance of a term or obligation under this Agreement, or the waiver by a Party of any breach, shall not prevent subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach under this Agreement. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the Party against whom charged.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon the date of acceptance by Enbridge Gas Wyoming as established above.
Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter, and it replaces and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous, oral or written, agreements, understandings, communication, and representations between the Parties. Any terms or conditions contained in any confirmation, statement, or invoice that differ or vary the terms of this Agreement are null and void and shall have no effect between the Parties. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by the Parties.
Counterpart: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will constitute an original but all of which together constitute a single document.
Authority: Each person signing this Agreement warrants that the person has full legal capacity power and authority to execute this Agreement for and on behalf of the respective Party and to bind such Party.
PASSED on First Reading this 9th day of June 2025.
PASSED on Second Reading this 23rd day of June 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on Third Reading this 27th day of October 2025.
CITY OF KEMMERER, WYOMING
BY: ROBERT BOWEN, MAYOR
ATTEST: NATASIA DIERS
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
City Council Members Yea Nay Abstaining
Councilmember Dave McConkie _X_ ____ ____
Councilmember Brantley Popp _X_ ____ ____
Councilmember Bill Price _X_ ____ ____
Councilmember Mark Quinn _X_ ____ ____
Councilmember Marlin Batista – Absent
Councilmember Caleb Ellis – Absent
PUBLISHED: November 6, 2025
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A DECREE OF SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
In the Matter of the Estate of Robert B. Wicks, Deceased: Doris A. Wicks hereby gives notice pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 2-1-205 that on October 27, 2025, she along with other applicants, filed an Application for a Decree of Summary Distribution of Property in the District Court, Third Judicial District, Lincoln County, Wyoming, Probate No. 2025-CV-0000104, seeking a decree establishing right and title to all personal or real property in Wyoming owned by Robert B. Wicks, deceased, including after-acquired title, if any. The value of the property interest at issue in the Application is less than $200,000. Any objections to said application must be filed in the above court within 30 days of the first date of publication. If no objections are filed within 30 days of the first date of publication, the Court will enter a decree establishing the right and title to said property without further notice. Dated October 28, 2025. /s/ Doris A. Wicks. Attorney for Applicant: Dustin J. Richards, Pence and MacMillan LLC, P.O. Box 1285, Laramie, Wyoming 82073.
PUBLISHED: November 6, 2025 and November 13, 2025
Notice of Acceptance and Final Payment and Settlement
Notice is hereby given that the Contractor, Avail Valley Construction, has completed the Kemmerer-Diamondville Joint Powers Board Nations Avenue Transmission Line Replacement Project in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
Any claims against the project or Contractor for uncompleted work, unpaid materials, mechanic’s liens, labor, equipment, or sustenance must be received by the JPB no later than December 9, 2025 at 104 Elk Street, PO Box 1020, Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101. The above date is 40 days from the date of this notice. The claim shall include a verified statement of any and all amounts due, the date, the material, labor, or service which was provided, and a copy of the original invoice sent to the Contractor.
PUBLISHED: October 30, 2025 and November 6, 2025. 23506
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DIAMONDVILLE
A Conditional Use request has been filled with the Town of Diamondville Planning and Zoning requesting construction of a fence within an easement. Per Town of Diamondville Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10 Section 65.040. The subject property is located at 802 Star Ave, Diamondville, Wyoming, Lincoln County (Parcel # 00R0002607)
Per section 10.65.050 of the Town of Diamondville Ordinance the Town of Diamondville Planning and Zoning will hold a public hearing on November 12th, 2025 at 6:00PM, at the Town of Diamondville Town Hall, 20 US HWY 30/189, Diamondville, WY 83116.
All interested parties may attend to voice their interest and/or objections
The Conditional Use application is on file with the Town Clerk and may be viewed upon request during normal business hours.
PUBLISHED: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for authority to reduce the Carbon Capture Compliance Charge (Schedule 198) from 0.12% to 0.05% per month, and find the Company prudently incurred the costs sustained between September 2024 and August 2025, pursuant to Wyoming Statutes §§ 37-18-101 and 37-18-102 and Commission Rules Chapter 3, Section 38, regarding low-carbon portfolio standards.
RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon Corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
On October 1, 2025, RMP filed an Application to reduce the Schedule 198 rate from 0.12% to 0.05% per month on an interim basis, beginning January 1, 2026. Schedule 198 is a balancing account mechanism that tracks incremental costs to comply with low carbon energy portfolio standard requirements, and revenues collected through a monthly carbon capture compliance surcharge that is based on forecasted costs. RMP requests the decrease as the projected $422,000 in annual revenue, the $4.2 million Schedule 198 ending balance, and receipt of $6,278,075.26 from the Wyoming Energy Authority’s Wyoming Energy Matching Funds will provide adequate revenue for future investigations into the economic and technical feasibility of carbon capture at Jim Bridger Units 3 and 4.
RMP states Schedule 198 collected $1.6 million in revenue, $322,409 in deferred costs, and an over collection of $4.2 million. RMP requests the Commission find the costs incurred from September 2024 through August 2025 to comply with the low carbon energy portfolio standard requirements prudently incurred. These costs include the EMF reimbursement and consultant fees for conducting Phase 1 of the Bridger FEED study and internal travel expenses for developing and submitting the final plan.
This is not a complete description of the Application. Interested persons may inspect it at the Commission’s office or online at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 17983).
Anyone wishing to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or request for a public hearing in this matter must do so in writing filed with the Commission on or before November 21, 2025. Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-693-EM-25 in all correspondence with the Commission.
If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing which you will attend and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at (307) 777-7427 or write to the Commission, 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications-impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.
