Reclamation and decommissioning costs.

This Wyoming bill (SF 25) requires a study to identify costs for closing and cleaning up coal-fired power plants scheduled to retire before 2034. It mandates the Public Service Commission to analyze whether past utility rates already covered decommissioning costs, and if not, limits additional cost recovery to the portion of power sold in Wyoming. The bill appropriates $500,000 for the study and requires two reports: a status update by September 2024 and a final report by September 2025. It directly affects Wyoming utilities operating coal plants and their ratepayers, focusing on how cleanup costs will be allocated.