Ready Wyoming: powering the future
Overview
We’re powering the future with Ready Wyoming, our electric transmission expansion project, and the vital link to delivering the safe, reliable and cost-effective energy our customers need to grow and thrive.
Ready Wyoming is a 260-mile electric transmission expansion project to serve the energy needs of our customers. The project includes one new substation, two replacement substations, four expanded substations, three new 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines and two new 115kV transmission lines.
Construction began in 2023 and was completed in late 2025. Now operational, Ready Wyoming will enhance the resiliency of our electric system, expand access to power markets and renewable energy resources, and provide long-term transmission cost savings and price stability to customers.
Economic impact
- The Ready Wyoming project enables Black Hills Energy to continue to deliver cost-effective energy reliably and safely to customers over the long term.
- Expanding the region’s transmission capacity also creates opportunities to increase market access to Wyoming’s rich energy resources and facilitate renewable energy development across the state.
- In a study completed by the University of Wyoming Center for Economic and Business Analysis, Ready Wyoming is estimated to provide the following economic benefits:
- Nearly 1,400 construction jobs
- Over $100 million value added during construction
- Over $8 million in state and local tax revenue attributed to construction expenses
- Operation of the Ready Wyoming facilities is expected to add approximately $570,000 annually to Wyoming's regional economy
- Over $76,000 in annual state and local tax revenue
Frequently asked questions
What is Ready Wyoming?
Ready Wyoming is a 260-mile electric transmission expansion project to serve the current and growing needs of our Wyoming electric customers. The transmission expansion project includes one new substation, two replacement substations, four expanded substations, three new 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines, and two new 115kV transmission lines. The project was authorized by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) in 2022.
Why is Ready Wyoming needed?
With Ready Wyoming, the company will own and operate an expanded transmission system, thereby eliminating dependence on a third-party provider. This will allow Black Hills Energy to control and stabilize transmission service costs for our customers over the long term.
How will Ready Wyoming benefit customers?
The Ready Wyoming transmission expansion project will enable Black Hills Energy to continue to reliably and safely deliver cost-effective energy to our customers over the long term. The transmission expansion will also support strong customer growth in the region.
How will Ready Wyoming benefit the local/regional economy?
Ready Wyoming expands the region’s transmission capacity which creates opportunities to increase market access to Wyoming’s rich energy resources and facilitate renewable energy development across the state.
