Wyoming Pumped Storage Project Releases Final EIS
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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Black Canyon Hydro is moving forward with plans for a big new pumped storage project near Seminoe Reservoir in Wyoming. This 972-megawatt project will use land managed by the government and private owners, aiming to boost clean energy storage. The final environmental report is ready, and local communities, agencies, and tribes have all shared their thoughts before the next steps and decisions happen soon.
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