Renewable Energy

A recent study from researchers at the University of Utah found that in some cases, increasing the country’s supply of renewable energy leads to more emissions. The explanation seems to be that people are compensating by consuming more.

A majority of communities that pledged to transition to 100% net renewable by 2030 are moving ahead with the plan. The rest will have until the end of the year to commit.

The Utah-based FORGE team is working towards developing the technology to tap into a clean, renewable energy source that has so far proven difficult to generate at commercial scale.

The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, March 16, 2021.

The Utah Public Service Commission has been hearing a case for the last week that could dramatically alter the future of rooftop solar in the state. At issue: the price solar owners get for power they generate and send back to the grid.

HERRIMAN — When Aurora and Seth McCausland went looking for a new apartment for their growing family, they wanted a place with the trappings of modern…

Coalville and West Valley City are the latest Utah communities to commit to transitioning to 100% net-renewable energy use by 2030. There are now 20 local…

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Salt Lake County announced it is hopping on the 100% renewable energy bandwagon. Officials passed a resolution Tuesday to transition the county to total…

For years, Salt Lake City leaders have set aggressive goals to shift the city’s energy use to net-100% renewable sources. But the date of that goal…

Some Utah cities may soon have a chance to cut down on carbon emissions, but consumer advocates are worried about rising costs and other unanswered…

Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski on Tuesday joined other state and local leaders in sharing tips on combating climate change with Congress.The U.S.…