--- title: "Wyoming Commission Investigates Rocky Mountain Power Over Electricity Requests" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/wyoming-commission-investigates-rocky-mountain-power-over-electricity-requests" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/wyoming-commission-investigates-rocky-mountain-power-over-electricity-requests" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/wyoming-commission-investigates-rocky-mountain-power-over-electricity-requests.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/wyoming-commission-investigates-rocky-mountain-power-over-electricity-requests" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-11-07T00:46:01.510Z" source_reported: "2026-11-06T21:48:55.000Z" updated: "2026-11-07T00:46:01.510Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-07T01:45:16.033376+00:00" --- # Wyoming Commission Investigates Rocky Mountain Power Over Electricity Requests *State regulators will examine claims that the utility is slow to accommodate large new power demands.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust high (86) due to multiple named sources, official commission action, specific figures, and many independent outlets. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic score 95; article explains relevance, includes many quotes, specific data, future steps, and clear structure. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype score 30; language is measured with mild emphasis, no sensationalist claims. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Wyoming's Public Service Commission voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to investigate Rocky Mountain Power. - The investigation concerns allegations that the utility is slow or unwilling to provide new electricity to customers. - Data center proposals in Wyoming could require more than double the state's current electricity generation capacity. - Rocky Mountain Power states it is bound by regulations to protect existing customers from speculative investments. The Wyoming Public Service Commission has initiated an investigation into Rocky Mountain Power following claims that the utility is not adequately responding to requests for substantial amounts of new electrical power. The commission voted unanimously on October 29 to direct the company to supply relevant information and take other actions deemed necessary for the public interest. This investigation occurs as Wyoming and the nation experience a significant increase in electricity demand, largely attributed to the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers. Proposals for data centers in Wyoming alone could necessitate more than twice the state's current generation capacity of 11,800 megawatts. Rocky Mountain Power, the state's largest regulated electric utility, has stated it has studied 83 requests for additional power over the past decade, fulfilling 24 of them for a total of 258 megawatts. The company is also investing $80 million in initiatives to address rising demand. ## Disagreement on formal complaints Rocky Mountain Power President Dick Garlish told the commission that the investigation feels punitive because no customer has filed a formal complaint. However, an attorney representing the Wyoming Industrial Energy Consumers group, Austin Jensen, stated that customers are hesitant to file formal complaints because they are dependent on the utility. Jensen explained that lodging a formal complaint against their sole provider would not be beneficial for business. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the specific figure of $80 million that Rocky Mountain Power is spending on initiatives to meet rising electricity demand. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific figure of $80 million that Rocky Mountain Power is spending on initiatives to meet rising electricity demand. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 62% (8) - Centre: 23% (3) - Right: 15% (2) 0 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-07T01:45:16.033376+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-07T02:00:17.958Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports led with the Wyoming Public Service Commission's decision to investigate Rocky Mountain Power over claims of slow responses to large electricity requests. These reports noted the commission's unanimous vote to direct the company to provide relevant information. They also highlighted that the investigation comes amid rising electricity demand, driven by factors such as artificial intelligence computing and data center buildouts. Several digests mentioned that data center proposals in Wyoming could require more than twice the state's existing generation capacity. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the state's investigation into allegations that Rocky Mountain Power is slow or unwilling to accommodate requests for large amounts of new electrical power. These reports included the commission's unanimous vote on October 29 to direct the company to provide relevant information. Digests from this group also mentioned the context of rising electricity demand and the potential impact of data center proposals. ### Right - Right-rated reports highlighted the Wyoming Public Service Commission's launch of an investigation into Rocky Mountain Power, with one digest stating the utility's bosses "fire back at punitive new state investigation." These reports noted the commission's vote to investigate whether the utility has been fair to its customers. The digests did not provide further details on the specific claims or the utility's response beyond the initial framing of the investigation. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 6 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity – WTOP News - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/wyoming-investigation-rocky-mountain-power-o11638) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/wyoming-investigation-rocky-mountain-power-1787d6efd806e5ee11a7189b9349da3b) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [Kokomo Tribune](https://kokomotribune.com/news/nation_world_news/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_283d4bf2-2247-5d04-a59b-ba38ca5fcee5.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [The Times-Tribune](https://thetimestribune.com/news/national_news/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_a124830d-85f2-5c78-9e08-8b5760743596.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [Goshen News](https://goshennews.com/news/national_news/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_256fb92a-12fc-506b-a7e4-120948ca64fa.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [The Batesville Daily Guard](https://guardonline.com/news/national/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_3d122db1-4294-54cd-a64c-b0b6bf003bec.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/06/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_02757435-a832-5fb2-8cd4-2c3b440a0c21.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_1313da2e-c9c8-57a7-a80c-56869cb74ef8.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [WellandTribune.ca](https://wellandtribune.ca/news/world/united-states/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity/article_b2443db2-3790-5bce-8c7a-22a4c977e99b.html) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [WyoFile](https://wyofile.com/wyoming-to-investigate-claims-rocky-mountain-power-dodges-industry-requests-for-more-electricity) — Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity - [Cowboy State Daily](https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/11/03/rocky-mountain-power-bosses-fire-back-at-punitive-new-state-investigation) — Wyoming Regulators Launch Investigation Into Rocky Mountain Power ## Questions **Why is Wyoming investigating Rocky Mountain Power?** Wyoming's Public Service Commission is investigating Rocky Mountain Power due to allegations that the utility is slow or unwilling to accommodate requests for large amounts of new electrical power. The commission voted to direct the company to provide relevant information as part of this probe. **What is driving the demand for electricity in Wyoming?** The demand for electricity in Wyoming is significantly increasing, primarily driven by the buildout of artificial intelligence computing and data center proposals. These proposals alone could require more than double the state's current electricity generation capacity. **Has Rocky Mountain Power received formal complaints?** Rocky Mountain Power's president stated that no formal complaints have been filed by customers. However, an attorney representing industrial consumers suggested that customers are hesitant to file complaints because they are dependent on the utility and it would not be good for business. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/wyoming-commission-investigates-rocky-mountain-power-over-electricity-requests. 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