TWE Project news archive

Current headlines
Aug. 31, 2018	TransWest participates in Utah energy events
Nov. 20, 2017	Updating Utah counties at annual conference
Nov. 17, 2017	TWE Project earns Accepted Rating from WECC
Sept. 5, 2017	Talking about energy in the Uintah Basin
May 31, 2017	USFS issues its Record of Decision for the TWE Project
May 19, 2017	TransWest contributes to Utah, Wyoming state energy events
Jan. 17, 2017	WAPA issues its Record of Decision for the TransWest Express Transmission Project
Dec. 13, 2016	Interior Department approves the Record of Decision for the TransWest Express Transmission Project
Sept. 22, 2016	Ute Tribe, TransWest collaborate for successful construction of the TransWest Express Transmission Project
Sept. 2, 2016	TransWest among Uintah Basin Energy Summit sponsors
May 31, 2016	Trio of conferences supported by the TWE Project
Nov. 16, 2015	7 years of sponsorship at UAC annual convention
May 26, 2015	Final EIS draws interest at 4th Utah energy summit
April 30, 2015	BLM, Western publish Final Environmental Impact Statement for the TWE Project
Nov. 26, 2014	BLM/Western publish fifth EIS update newsletter
Nov. 17, 2014	TransWest sponsors UAC's 90th annual convention
July 28, 2014	TWE Project environmental analysis continues to move ahead
June 6, 2014	TransWest steps up at 3rd annual Utah energy summit
March 24, 2014	NREL economic analysis commissioned by WIA confirms significant benefits of Wyoming wind for California
Nov. 16, 2013	TransWest marks 5 years as UAC annual convention sponsor
Sept. 14, 2013	Reminder: 90-day Draft EIS comment period remains open until Sept. 30 for TWE Project
Aug. 1, 2013	TWE Project Draft EIS, public open houses in the press
July 3, 2013	BLM, Western publish Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the TWE Project
Jan. 26, 2013	Renewable energy projects featured in Los Angeles Times, Denver Post
Jan. 12, 2013	TWE Project showcased at Utah Governor's energy summit
Nov. 20, 2012	Local Utah leaders share TWE Project support at UAC convention
Oct. 26, 2012	BLM/Western publish EIS update newsletter
Aug. 10, 2012	National Clean Energy Summit 5.0 includes TWE Project focus
Feb. 27, 2012	IBEW supports construction of 3,000 MW TransWest Express Transmission Project
Nov. 21, 2011	Keeping connected with counties at 2011 UAC Annual Convention
Oct. 5, 2011	Federal "Rapid Response Team for Transmission" selects TransWest Express Transmission Project
Sept. 29, 2011	WECC 10-Year Regional Transmission Plan outlines economic benefits of TWE Project
Sept. 9, 2011	Western, TWE execute development agreement for TransWest Express Transmission Project
Sept. 2, 2011	TWE Project showcased at National Clean Energy Summit
March 23, 2011	Public scoping period remains open until April 4 for TWE Project
Feb. 17, 2011	Public scoping open houses drawing crowds and comments
Jan. 4, 2011	BLM and Western publish Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for TWE Project
Nov. 18, 2010	TWE featured in Renew Grid magazine, participates in UAC conference
Sept. 1, 2010	TWE talks transmission at Rock Springs Wind Road Show
March 4, 2010	TransWest Express LLC enters into agreement with Western Area Power Administration
Feb. 2, 2010	WECC rating process for TWE Project advances to Phase 2 status
Nov. 11, 2009	TWE sponsors 2009 UAC Annual Convention
Oct. 13, 2009	Wyoming Transmission Task Force publishes comprehensive report; TWE among contributors
Oct. 5, 2009	TWE completes WECC Phase 1 report, schedules review for Oct. 19
July 16, 2009	TWE supports wind collection task force
July 29, 2008	National Grid study concludes Wyoming wind farms are among the best renewable energy options for the Southwest
June 29, 2006	TransWest Express project's feasibility study on track with positive results
March 9, 2006	APS, National Grid and WIA announce cooperative study of new transmission lines
Oct. 21, 2005	APS to sponsor feasibility study for new transmisson project from Wyoming to Arizona

TWE Project in the news

An archive of articles available online that reference our project:

Jan. 24, 2013	Los Angeles Times	Plan would bring Wyoming wind power to California
Jan. 20, 2013	The Denver Post	Big bet on Wyoming wind
Jan. 20, 2013	The Denver Post	Why Wyoming’s winds pack windpower punch
July 25, 2012	SNL Energy	Wyo. developers aim to deliver power to California
Oct. 13, 2011	Lauren Azar, Dept. of Energy	Statement to Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Oct. 6, 2011	Wyoming Tribune-Eagle	Feds put transmission projects on fast track
Sept. 27, 2011	Casper Star-Tribune	Report: Wyoming wind would save California money
Sept. 23, 2011	Wyoming Infrastructure Authority	WECC 10-Year Regional Transmission Plan favorably positions Wyoming, TWE Project
Sept. 14, 2011	Fortune	The power struggle for Wyoming's wind
June 14, 2011	Wyoming Infrastructure Authority	NREL study confirms significant jobs, economic development
March 26, 2011	Las Vegas Review-Journal	Power line link plan includes Boulder City
March 10, 2011	Greenwire	Multi-state power line project to test policies
Feb. 13, 2011	Deseret News	Meetings will air details of mega transmission line
Feb. 10, 2011	Craig Daily Press	Editorial: Consider carefully
Jan. 5, 2011	Casper Star-Tribune	Work begins on TransWest transmission line study
Jan. 4, 2011	Federal Register	BLM/Western publish Notice of Intent to prepare EIS
March 17, 2009	Casper Star-Tribune	County readies for transmission project
July 31, 2008	Casper Star-Tribune	Banking on Wyoming wind
July 31, 2008	Reuters	Anschutz to lead TransWest Express grid project

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Media contact

Members of the media with inquiries about the TWE Project should contact Kara Choquette,
Director of Communications, 303.299.1395

Additional links

TWE Project brochure (PDF, 1 MB)
National Grid's Renewable Energy Report (PDF, 2 MB)

Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Watch highlights from the TWE Project ceremonial groundbreaking event, held June 20, 2023, in Carbon County, Wyoming.

It's Time

Check out a video overview of TransWest's transmission line project.

EIS information archive

Review our archive of materials from the 2013 Draft EIS public meetings.
Review our archive of materials from the 2011 public scoping open houses.

In the news

"We need to get aggressive on building the electron superhighway. If we are not able to move forward with availability of transmission, we can study the potential of solar and wind and geothermal until the cows come home and it's not going to get done."

- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, March 2009, in response to questions at a hearing before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources