Why Wyoming

Data centers require affordable, reliable, dispatchable energy available around the clock. Wyoming’s diverse energy portfolio, including coal, natural gas, renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies, gives the state a significant competitive advantage.  This is an opportunity to strengthen Wyoming’s existing industries while building new pathways for construction, engineering, operations, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, energy production, and technology jobs.  Data center investment can support local governments, schools, public services, landowners, and small businesses when projects are developed responsibly and transparently.

Governor Mark Gordon’s Executive Order 2026-03, “Data Centers the Wyoming Way,” establishes a framework to guide responsible data center development in Wyoming. The framework emphasizes water sustainability, wildlife conservation, workforce development, transparency, grid resiliency, stewardship, community engagement, and national security.

Wyoming Driven Innovation supports a development approach that welcomes investment while protecting Wyoming communities from unintended costs. 

New projects should bear the costs associated with their power demands, engage local communities early, and provide long-term benefits to Wyoming workers, schools, counties, and municipalities.