This report, dated May 2008, examines the status and future direction of the seven (7) state transmission infrastructure authorities. The report begins by summarizing common characteristics of state transmission infrastructure authorities, goes on to discuss some transmission projects that state infrastructure authorities are involved in and then outlines common issues the state infrastructure authorities have faced. The report closes with some recommendations. An appendix profiling each of the state infrastructure authorities is at the end of this report. The report may be accessed at: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/43146.pdf

The High Plains Express (HPX) Preliminary Feasibility Report has been completed and posted on the project website: http://www.rmao.com/wtpp/HPX_Studies.html. The report is the culmination of a yearlong study directed by the HPX participants to address the technical, economic and conceptual routing aspects of a major multi-state transmission project involving the states of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. On the basis of these studies and the resulting report, steps are being taken to advance the HPX project to the next stage, which will involve more detailed feasibility studies and additional stakeholder outreach. When that occurs, notifications will be posted on the HPX Web site to announce next steps and stakeholder meetings.

The instructions for how to access the Webinar for the Bidder’s Meeting on 4/14 are available here.

A Bidder’s Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2008 in Denver. You may view the details of the Meeting here.

The Open Season process for the WCI Project has commenced effective March 31, 2008. We are proud to announce that capacity on the proposed WCI transmission line is becoming available via a non-discriminatory bidding process. The Press Release relative to this event together with comments from the Governor’s of Wyoming and Colorado may be viewed here. A Timeline for the key phases of the Open Season Process is available here. In order to register and participate in such process, go to: www.WCIntertie.com which will become operational at 5:00 p.m., Mountain Time, today.

The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority and its development partners, TransElect and Western Area Power Administration are pleased to confirm the intent to hold an Open Season for 900 MW’s of transmission capacity from Wyoming to the Pawnee interconnect on PSCo’s system in Colorado. Additional information is available here. You may learn more about the WCI project by visiting the project site at: www.wyia.org/wci

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The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority gives notice that it will hold a public meeting on April 8, 2008 beginning at 9:00 am, in Laramie, Wyoming, at the Holiday Inn. The WIA Board will consider and possibly act on various matters of Authority business. Public comment will be accepted at the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, for disabled individuals who wish to attend the meeting. For more information, contact the Authority at (307) 635-3573, write to them at 200 E. 17th, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or email them at info@wyia.org.

The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority gives notice that it will hold a public meeting on July 1, 2008 beginning at 1:00 pm, in Jackson, Wyoming, at the Teton Mountain Lodge. The WIA Board will consider and possibly act on various matters of Authority business. Public comment will be accepted at the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, for disabled individuals who wish to attend the meeting. For more information, contact the Authority at (307) 635-3573, write to them at 200 E. 17th, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or email them at info@wyia.org.

The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority gives notice that it will hold a public meeting on February 22, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. This board meeting will be conducted in part by teleconference. The public is invited to attend in the conference room of the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority office, 200 East 17th Street, Suite B, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001.

The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority gives notice that it will hold a public meeting on March 14, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. This board meeting will be conducted in part by teleconference. The public is invited to attend in the conference room of the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority office, 200 East 17th Street, Suite B, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001.

The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority gives notice that it will hold a public meeting on May 2, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. This board meeting will be conducted in part by teleconference. The public is invited to attend in the conference room of the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority office, 200 East 17th Street, Suite B, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001.

At the above stated meetings the board will consider and possibly act on various matters of Authority business. Public comment will be accepted at all of the meetings. Reasonable accommodations will be made, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, for disabled individuals who wish to attend the meetings. For more information, contact the Authority at (307) 635-3573, write to them at 200 East 17th Street, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, or email them at info@wyia.org

Interim agreement will allow for more efficient initial review process.
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Wyoming Coal Gasification Project Partnership Announced

The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA) has launched a new web page for the Wyoming-Colorado Intertie Transmission Project (formerly known as the TOT 3 Project) effective August 15, 2007. The web page is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the Project and will be updated regularly as new developments occur. Interested parties are encouraged to review this new feature and may do so by going to the "Projects" section of the WIA site at http://www.wyia.org/projects.htm. The web page is also available here

An Economic Impact Analysis of Proposed Tax Incentives to Attract Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Generation Facilities to Wyoming

Wyoming Integrated Coal Gasification Demonstration Project Request for Proposals.

Wyoming Seeks Coal Gasification Partnership

Wyoming Applies to Host FutureGen

California and Wyoming Commit to a Clean Coal Initiative

APS, National Grid and WIA Announce Cooperative Study of New Transmission Lines

Comments to the Department of Energy

WIA FINANCES ITS FIRST TRANSMISSION PROJECT