Resilient Energy Economies | How Wyoming and New Mexico are Diversifying Fossil-Dependent Economies

Date

April 16, 2026

Time

1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

Participants

David Aadland, Alex James, Juan Carlos Orrego, Tim O'Brien, and Emily Grubert

Event Series

Webinar

Details

Wyoming and New Mexico are among the United States’ largest producers of fossil fuels. Despite their reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas for revenue and jobs, both states are actively seeking to diversify their economies amid a changing energy landscape. In this webinar, presenters will discuss the fiscal risks Wyoming and New Mexico face due to economic reliance on fossil fuels, characterize potential growth industries for both states, and offer considerations for effective state policymaking.

Featuring:

David Aadland and Alex James, University of Wyoming
Juan Carlos Orrego and Tim O’Brien, Harvard University Growth Lab
Emily Grubert, University of Notre Dame (moderator)

Participants

David Aadland

Alex James

Juan Carlos Orrego

Tim O'Brien

Emily Grubert

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