Governor's Office of Energy Development

Utah’s push to expand energy production faces new scrutiny after three advocacy organizations accused the state Office of Energy Development of using taxpayer dollars to make false or deceptive claims about nuclear energy.

The recent nuclear power symposium in Ogden is one part of Utah’s ongoing outreach to get residents as excited about nuclear as the state’s leaders and some in the business community.

Swamp coolers use less electricity and are more often found in older homes. But they can only cool the air so much when the mercury climbs to triple digits.

The Green River solar and battery project in Emery County is being hailed as the largest of its kind in Utah and the Mountain West. It shows a potential path for the region’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

The billboards are part of an education campaign under Gov. Spencer Cox’s Operation Gigawatt. There is science behind the claim, but critics think it’s unfair.

Sen. Derrin Owens wants to help the rural districts he represents. He hopes getting them a piece of Utah’s nuclear pie could boost their declining economies.

Utah has struck several deals this year to bring new nuclear technologies to the state. Part of that is a lease for enrichment at Camp Williams, as well as test reactors in Emery County.

A new Sierra Club report touts the economic benefits of a more aggressive transition to clean energy like wind and solar. Utah leaders, however, are focused on their “all of the above” approach that still holds on to coal.

Lawmakers are full steam ahead on forging a nuclear-powered future, but concerns still exist around safety and taxpayer accountability.

The labor force participation rate for Utahns ages 55 to 64 years old grew 5.2% between the end of 2019 and the spring of 2022, according to Utah’s Department of Workforce Services.

The Utah Office of Energy Development released a report explaining why Utahns are paying more for gas.

The state is taking an “any of the above” approach to energy development, meaning all different types of resources are on the table.