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Mythbusting Data Centers: the Economic and Environmental Impacts of Tech in Wyoming Communities
May 21 2026Demand for data is higher than ever, with Americans consuming an average of 34GB of data per day. This translates to roughly five hours on the internet and five hours of streaming video and music. Additionally, more people than ever interact with AI, with Pew Research finding that 62% of...
The Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) is governed by five directors who help set initiatives and offer advice throughout the year. These directors have decades of experience in economic development and are experts across various Wyoming communities and regions. They ensure every Wyoming resident has a voice and is represented...
Energy is Wyoming's largest industry, as the state produces 12 times more energy than it consumes. With the Powder River Basin producing 40% of the nation’s coal and having robust deposits of uranium, oil, methane, and rare earth elements. However, there are opportunities to bring new industries to Wyoming and...
Cody, Wyoming, located in the northwest part of the state, has experienced consistent growth in recent decades. Its proximity to Yellowstone and nightly rodeos and western re-enactment shootouts give it a strong tourism economy, but the region is known for so much more. Jake Hogan, who stepped into the role...

