2026 Utah Legislative Session: Week 7 Update
We are in the final week of the legislative session. The priority this week is a bill we oppose, SB 234-Rulemaking Amendments, that would make it harder
The Layperson’s Guide to Residential Water Heaters
The Layperson’s Guide to Residential Water Heaters By Hannah Rogers, Utah Clean Energy Water heating is one of the largest utility expenses for American families,
Geothermal Technology Deep Dive
Traditional Geothermal Power Plant Historically, geothermal power plants have been developed around natural hydrothermal systems, which rely upon three elements: (1) a concentration of heat
Geothermal Primer Part 1
Geothermal as a Utility-Scale Electricity Resource The Utah Clean Energy experts are genuinely excited about what’s happening in geothermal right now. A new wave of
The Latest from the UT Legislative Session
We are now in Week 3 of the 2026 Utah Legislative Session. Energy continues to be at the top of the list of focus areas
Climate Innovation Center Open House
We invite you to tour one of the most high-performance, energy-efficient buildings in the country, and a new epicenter of climate solutions. Join us for
The Adventure of a Lifetime and What’s Next
Twenty-five years ago, I took a leap of faith and founded Utah Clean Energy. At the time, many viewed it as an audacious move to
Action Alert: Don’t Let Fuel Standards Plummet
When fuel efficiency drops, we all pay the price. The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to reduce “corporate average fuel economy” (CAFE) standards. CAFE standards set the minimum miles-per-gallon that carmakers must average
Want Lower Electric Bills? Here’s How a New Program Can Help
You could be paying less for electricity by enrolling in a new pilot program that looks not just at how much energy you are using,
A Win for EV Charging
Electric vehicles (EVs) are key to reducing pollution and improving air quality. But for Utahns to ditch the tailpipe, access to charging is essential. That’s
Low and Zero Emission Housing in Utah is More Possible than Ever
Low and Zero Emission Housing: What It Means for You Housing costs are about much more than just paying your rent or mortgage. Utility
Energy Efficiency: A Key to Housing Affordability in Utah
Utahns are dealing with a mounting housing affordability crisis, and Governor Cox’s recently released Utah Housing Strategic Plan is an ambitious step toward addressing this
Accelerating the New Frontier of Clean Energy: Next Gen Geothermal
Next-generation geothermal energy is a game-changer in the climate race. Innovative new geothermal technology is poised for exponential growth, offering around-the-clock, pollution-free power for electricity, heating, and
Utah Public Service Commission Signals Support for Tax Advantaged Clean Energy Resources
The Utah Public Service Commission has declined to open an investigatory docket in response to Utah Clean Energy’s request for swift action to secure clean energy resources
Balcony Solar: Bringing the Sun Home
Curious About Balcony Solar? Is it really available? How much power can it provide? Can I install now? As one of the first states to
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.