Exciting projects are underway across Utah thanks to investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). From transformative initiatives like $112 million for the Utah Inland Port Authority and $50 million for vital restoration efforts at the Great Salt Lake, to community projects spanning Utah’s congressional districts, these are investments in Utah’s future.
However, millions in additional funding for Utah is now in question, including $62 million for solar, and $100 million in energy efficiency rebates for Utah homes, among several others. These are vital investments to help Utah families and businesses save money and energy.
Read on to discover just a few of the ways Utah is benefiting from federal investments.
Utah Congressional District #1
District 1 represents the northern area of Utah, including the cities of Ogden, Logan, Layton, Clearfield, parts of Park City and Salt Lake City, and the northern half of the Great Salt Lake. A few examples of projects benefiting from IRA funding in District 1 are listed below.
$6.8 million
In grants awarded to District #1 to date (estimated)
$320,000
for a safety action plan for 10 cities in Cache County
$700,000
for a solar array at Central Valley Machine Inc.
$396,000
for a solar array at Traveland RV Park
$300,000
for the City of Logan to replace old trees
Project Spotlight:
PanelClaw Invests in American-Made Steel & Utah Jobs
As the largest provider of solar racking solutions and services for buildings, PanelClaw has a long history of supporting U.S. businesses by producing the majority of its racking system components in the U.S. using American-made steel. The company recently expanded their operations to Utah, with a manufacturing office bringing new jobs to Clearfield, UT! PanelClaw is leveraging key tax credits from the IRA to strengthen its commitment to American-made products. Learn more
Utah Congressional District #2
Utah’s 2nd congressional district currently serves western Salt Lake City and the largely rural western and southern portions of Utah, including Saint George and Tooele. A few examples of projects benefiting from IRA funding in District 2 are listed below.
$2.7 million
In grants awarded to District #2 (estimated)
$153,275
for a solar array for Bull Mountain Market
$381,250
for wildfire defense in North Tooele
$300,000
to Last Chance Lumber to support forest products and biofuels
$790,000
for new electric buses at Tintic School District & UTA
Project Spotlight:
Major Transmission Line Coming to Mona, UT
The Department of Energy is supporting the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt transmission project, a 214-mile line connecting the Mona substation to Ely, Nevada. This IRA funded project will reduce transmission congestion and enhance grid reliability. Additionally, the line is also expected to produce a combined $9.1 million per year for the region through project development income taxes and fill a combined $761 million in total economic activity for the Utah and Nevada economies.
Utah Congressional District #3
District 3 includes the southern and eastern parts of Utah including the cities of Orem, Provo and Moab. A few examples of projects benefiting from IRA funding in District 3 are highlighted below.
$9.2 million
In grants awarded to District #3 to date
$887,040
for a solar array at a housing development in Price that will provide energy for 184 homes
$414,000
for a solar array for Thayn Ranch in Green River
$502,040
or Urban forestry management in Moab
Utah Congressional District #4
The majority of District 4 of is concentrated in Salt Lake County and it includes a portion of Salt Lake City, which is shared with the 1st and 2nd districts; it also includes parts of Utah and Juab counties and all of Sanpete County. A few examples of projects benefiting from IRA funding in District 4 are listed below.
$6.9 million
In grants awarded to District #4 to date (estimated)
$332,000
to multiple businesses going solar, reducing energy costs by tens of thousands annually
$750,000
to plan 47 miles of new outdoor trails in Sanpete County
$360,000
for housing developments along Midvalley Connector transit line
$132,000
for South Jordan to use on things like tree planing, EV charging, or energy efficiency.
Project Spotlight:
Lehi Becomes Hub for Semi-Conductor Innovation
Federal investments through the CHIPS and Science Act are set to bring significant funding to Utah, supporting Texas Instruments’ construction of a new, large-scale 300-mm fabrication facility in Lehi, Utah. At a November 2023 groundbreaking, Gov. Spencer Cox called the expansion the “greatest single economic investment in Utah history.” The project aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and strengthen the U.S. supply chain.Â
The above information is based on research from Utah Clean Energy, some financials are estimates based on public data.
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.