We’re thrilled to share that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to receive over $74 million to support the Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan. This is an exciting opportunity for Utah to implement locally-driven solutions that reduce emissions, support communities, and advance clean energy.
Utah’s application was one of only 25 selected from a national pool of nearly 300 submissions by states, tribes, territories, local governments, and coalitions. DEQ staff led an excellent planning process that included input from Utah Clean Energy and other regional, state, and local stakeholders.
The impacts of this reward will be far-reaching, improving air quality and fostering healthier, more vibrant communities for all Utahns. Initiatives identified in the Beehive Emission Reduction Plan focus on transportation, including electric vehicles, chargers, and e-bikes; yard equipment incentives; solar power generation; oil and gas methane emissions reduction; and energy efficiency coaching and assessment programs to reduce emissions across multiple sectors.
This award, along with Utah’s successful Solar for All application and funding set aside for the state’s Home Energy Rebates Program, will together provide $240 million for statewide, clean energy and climate initiatives. This is a historic investment that will touch Utahns in every corner of the state.
We would like to clarify that Utah Clean Energy is not a solar company. We are a nonprofit organization that advocates for solar and other clean energy technologies, but we do not install or sell solar in any way.