Educating on energy

Carbon County, as its name implies, earned its name from coal production. Yet, today, it serves as an example of Governor Mark Gordon’s “all-of-the-above” approach to energy development.

Each year, on the first day of the Carbon County Fair, the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) showcases energy development in the county with their annual Energy Day. This year, it was held on July 31.

“We’ve been historically known for our energy production, initially it revolved around coal and we’ve diversified into coal and natural gas. Now we’ve seen ourselves evolve more into wind ene...