Idling in the U.S.
Wyoming
Wyoming Facts: Became the 44th state on July 10, 1890
State Abbreviation - WY
State Capital / Largest City - Cheyenne
Area - 97,818 sq miles [WY is the 10th biggest state in the US]
Population - 493,782 (as of 2000) [WY is the least populous state in the US]
Major Industries - farming (cattle, sheep), mining (coal, uranium), oil, natural gas, tourism
Major Rivers - Bighorn River, Green River, Belle Fourche River, Powder River, North Platte River
Major Lakes - Yellowstone Lake, Glendo Reservoir, Bighorn Lake, Boysen Reservoir, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Seminoe Reservoir, Alcova Reservoir, Keyhole Reservoir
Highest Point - Gannett Peak - 13,804 feet (4,207 m) above sea level
Lowest Point - Belle Fourche River - 3,099 feet (944 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Idaho 		Southwest_inset.jpg
Idling in Wyoming The Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming. The state is a great plateau broken by a number of mountain ranges. Components of Wyoming's economy differ significantly from those of other states. The mineral extraction industry and the travel and tourism sector are the main drivers behind Wyoming's economy.

Although Wyoming is one of the largest states, it is the least populous U.S. state. Due to the low population, idling is not as serious an issue as it is in some other states, but it is still important that strides are made in its reduction.

The state of Wyoming has a number of vehicles in operation throughout the state. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.

WYOMING IDLING ANALYSIS
Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year
Total Number of Vehicles Idling
Total Hours Idling
Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)
Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,142
15,049
26,691,202
26,691,202
2,669,120
7,313
0.037%
SCHOOL BUS 181
1,228
222,237
222,237
22,224
61
0.000%
LIGHT DUTY 30
120,660
3,619,808
2,316,677
118,198
324
0.002%
TOTAL ALL 2,353
136,937
30,533,247
29,230,116
2,809,542
7,698
0.039%
Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 291,868
SCHOOL BUS 2,430
LIGHT DUTY 22,012
TOTAL ALL 316,310
 
Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A
SCHOOL BUS $666,710
LIGHT DUTY N/A
TOTAL ALL $666,710
WYOMING PRO ENVIRONMENT POLITICIANS (2007)
Office Held
Party
Comment
Freudenthal, Dave
Governor
Democrat
Signed into law Wyoming's first trust fund dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat
*League of Conservation Voters, indicating pro-environment votes (2006)
State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)
Allows 400lb Weight Exemption Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
YES