
A win for electric vehicle charging in Salt Lake City!
In a major win for local air quality and equity, Salt Lake City has adopted a new policy to increase electric vehicle (EV) charging for

Reflections on Clean Energy and Climate in the 2023 Utah Legislative Session
The 2023 Utah Legislative Session wrapped up last Friday, March 3 with a mixed bag of highs and lows. I’m happy to report we made

Utah Clean Energy Applauds Ivory Homes
Utah Clean Energy Applauds Ivory Homes’ Announcement to Build 100% Energy Star Homes and Install Dual Fuel Heat Pumps Accounting for about 35% of U.S.

Week 4-Clean Energy at the Capitol Report
We are nearing the halfway point of the Utah Legislative Session. It’s still been comparatively quiet on the climate and clean energy front, but we’re

The Science Behind the Gas Stove Kerfuffle
There’s been a lot of talk lately on gas stoves. It either goes along the lines of, “Gas stoves are toxic, run for your lives!”

Unlocking Equitable Solar in Salt Lake City’s Westside
Solar energy is taking off in communities across the country, however, solar remains elusive in many of our underserved communities. To help bridge this gap,

Building Affordable Emission-Free Homes in Salt Lake City
In 2022, Salt Lake City’s Housing Stability Division finished building two identical affordable emission-free homes. This project was supported by Utah Clean Energy and Goldman

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