Only one new commercial nuclear project, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Watts Bar No. nuclear industry has been at a standstill, providing a steady 20% of the nation’s power for decade amid the costly and time-consuming process of building huge conventional nuclear plants. “This isn’t a Chernobyl-type thing,” said Spears, wearing a camouflaged jacket and University of Wyoming cap with the bucking-horse-and-rider logo. Yet concerns about TerraPower's unusual, coal-replacing nuclear plant seem few and far between in this town. Trump won the state with some of his highest margins, almost 70%, in 20 on promises to shore up coal mining. Wyoming has the biggest coal industry in the U.S. ![]() A river that is iced over in the winter runs through town nearby a railroad track that is down the hill from neighborhoods of older houses where families of deer roam at sunset. Residents speak proudly of the coal heritage, quiet lifestyle and easy access to open lands where they can fish, hunt and hike. Kemmerer is a quaint town of old-time storefronts and rolling hills, off the beaten path other than for occasional tourists who pass through on a slower, more scenic route to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. They played pool near an antique piano and signs reading “Let’s go Brandon” and “Trump 2020 No More Bull." Spears was among a group of men who gathered recently in a downtown bar, Grumpies, near a park with statue of James Cash Penney and his first store. “Kemmerer needs something or it’ll become a dust bowl,” said Ken Spears, a 69-year-old retired coal mine worker whose family has depended on the mine and power plant for generations. The plant employs about 230 and a mine that supplies coal exclusively to the plant - and is also at risk of closing if it can't find another customer - almost 300. ***Note: For new construction, you must call the Logan Service Center in order to obtain a garbage can, recycling can or green waste can (optional).Many residents in Kemmerer, where the population of 2,700 is little-changed since the 1990s, see the TerraPower project as a much-needed economic boost because Rocky Mountain Power's Naughton power plant will close 2025. Logan Service Center (435) 716-9753 **Garbage/Recycling/Green Waste** ![]() Other informationĭominion Energy (800) 323-5517) **Formerly Questar Gas*** To stop, terminate or transfer your utility service click on "Utility Disconnect Form" on the right side of this page. You can also choose to receive electronic notification when a bill is available and due.Īfter you have completed the online sign up, please allow one (1 ) business day for processing. You can setup automatic payments, access account history, payment history, and much more. The partnership between Smithfield City and Xpress Bill Pay provides many choices to manage your new utility account. Upon payment of deposit and completion of the new account application, Smithfield City will be notified of your request and will get your new service initiated. Go to “Click Here to Request Utility Service” on bottom right hand of page to begin the process. Enter Smithfield City for your billing organization. Enter your email and create a password.Ĭlick “Next”. When you click HERE you will be directed to:Ĭlick on “Create a New Account”. You can now sign up for new utility service with Smithfield City and Xpress Bill Pay will take your application online. Smithfield City and Xpress Bill Pay have partnered to provide new and exciting services for you. ![]() Simply choose "Checkout as Guest" when you click HERE. You can now pay your utility bill without creating an account. Online credit card payments are accepted through Xpress Bill Pay. We accept cash, check, money order and credit cards at the city office. Please notify the city office if you can’t pay by this time to avoid water services being turned off. Utility bills go out by the 1st of the month and are due by the 15th. Smithfield City provides water, sewer, storm water, garbage and recycling service to all residents and businesses within the city limits.
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