SF42 amends Wyoming’s low-carbon electricity generation standards originally set in 2020, now requiring public utilities serving more than 10,000 customers to meet these standards by 2033. It redefines “low-carbon” to include dispatchable and reliable electricity from existing or new coal-fired generation units. Utilities must annually report steps taken to assess CO2 markets and achieve these standards.
The Wyoming State Senate passed SF42 on March 8, 2024 by a vote of 18 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this expands government by pushing for interventions infringing on individual freedoms and economic liberties. State governments should not implement any aspect of the UN’s Agenda 2030, as it is not constitutional and strips away state sovereignty. Additionally, this legislation creates more government interference in the free-market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs by setting unrealistic and costly regulations.