Utah Clean Energy Legislative Priorities
Below is a summary of Utah Clean Energy’s priorities for the 2023 Utah Legislative Session. We will be updating our priorities and individual bills as
How The Inflation Reduction Act Can Help You Achieve Your Clean Energy and Clean Vehicle Goals
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 [H.R. 5376] was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The good news is that there are a lot of
Advancing Climate Resiliency & Equity through Electrification
Governments and utilities are adopting “home electrification” strategies (i.e., promoting the use of efficient and clean electric cooktops, electric heat pumps, electric vehicles, etc.) to
Setting the Stage for Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
The need for clean trucking cannot be overstated. We know that nationwide medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles account for only 10% of total vehicle registrations,
Empowering Our Westside Communities through Energy Upgrades
At the onset of 2022, Utah Clean Energy was fortunate to receive a few key grants and a cooperative agreement to support our ongoing efforts
Utah’s Uniform Building Code Commission Votes in Favor of Updated Building Standards
The decision is a step toward large economic, public health, and environmental benefits forUtah families and businesses On August 10, Utah’s Uniform Building Code Commission,
The Most Significant Climate Investment in US History
Following months of intense negotiations, the landmark climate, health care, and tax package called the “Inflation Reduction Act.” is nearing the finish line. And what a victory
Understanding the Impacts of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on EPA Authority
The clean air and climate community was set on high alert last week when the U.S. Supreme Court limited the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon
Rethinking Affordable Housing
The secret is out—Utah is a beautiful place to call home! But as a lifelong Utahn I am perennially stunned by the swift increase in
The data is in: New studies show why you should go all-electric
Air quality is a constant issue on our minds, and nowadays, so is home affordability. Eliminating natural gas combustion from our homes and buildings is an important part of
ISSUE ALERT: Efforts are Underway to Keep Utah’s Building Energy Codes Out-of-Date
Utah is growing fast. In fact, according to the 2020 Census, Utah is the fastest growing state in the country, creating both a building boom,
A Climate-Safe Energy Policy is Good for Energy Security
Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine during this time of unimaginable suffering and devastation of their homeland. We are moved by their
Study Shows a Big Opportunity for Cost Savings and Emissions Reductions
The Results Are In: Utah’s Residential Energy Code Field Study In June of 2019, the United States Department of Energy awarded a grant to
Wrapping Up the 2021 Integrated Resource Plan and Gearing Up for the Next Round
Before wrapping up the 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in the next few months, we are ramping up the development process for the 2023 IRP
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