Achieving Local Government’s Climate Goals

State and local governments across the country are rising to the climate change challenge

From ambitious emissions reduction goals, to bold renewable energy plans, local governments can lead in the transition to a clean energy future. But acheiving these goals will require experts like Utah Clean Energy helping to pave the way for clean energy, energy efficiency, and electrified transportation. We proudly work in tandem with these leading local governments to take meaningful action against climate change.

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Reflections on the Legislative Session: Clean Energy, Coal, and Diversity

Now that Governor Cox’s deadline to veto legislation has passed, the 2024 Legislative Session is officially over (with the caveat that special sessions are likely). …

MAKING AN IMPACT

“Saying we want to power our communities with clean energy is one thing. Achieving it is something else altogether. The recent roadmap [published by Utah Clean Energy] is essential to help Park City and other Utah cities achieve our climate goals, and I hope this tool is used by communities all around the country in their path toward sustainability.”

Luke Cartin,Environmental Sustainability Manager for Park City Municipa
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More than 7,200 megawatts of new wind energy

Beehive Emission Reduction Plan

The Utah Division of Air Quality is in early stages of applying for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Climate Pollution …

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Climate Innovation Center: Construction Photo Gallery

March 2024: Exterior Insulation and Brick If we haven’t made it clear yet, the Climate Innovation Center is going to …

Climate Change Leadership, Energy Equity

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Understanding Climate Resilience Challenges in LGBTQIA+ Communities 

June is Pride Month, and here at Utah Clean Energy, we’re thinking about what that means for us. As you …

Climate Change Leadership, Local Government Climate Leadership, Renewable Energy Grid, Transitioning to Renewable Energy

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Business and Community Leaders Express Support for Rocky Mountain Power Plans to Shift to Clean Energy 

Utah Clean Energy and a broad and diverse group of Climate and Clean Air Compact signatories submitted on a letter …

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Aerial view of Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

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 …

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