Rocky Mountain Power

Nuclear power has come a long way since the days of the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island disasters. Building today’s technology, however, comes with a steep price.

The future power needs of artificial intelligence are unlike any seen before. This has led to energy companies and state lawmakers scrambling for answers.

In August, legislative leaders asked Rocky Mountain Power to explore what it would take to split from its parent company, Oregon-based PacifiCorp. They got an answer during an interim committee session on Nov. 20.

Utah’s energy production has transformed from 94% coal in 2000 to 46% today. Investments in natural gas and renewables have been responsible for that change.

Almost three years ago, an unlikely relationship formed between the declining coal town of Kemmerer and one of the richest people in the world: Bill Gates. That’s because his nuclear company, TerraPower, promised to pump life back into the town's economy with a “first of its kind” power plant.

As GOP proposals prioritize energy independence and coal, Democrats hope to take a different approach to a common goal of affordable, reliable energy.

Blackouts and grid issues in states like California and Texas are behind a Republican push for Utah’s “energy independence.”

With some of Utah’s coal-fired power plants set to close in the coming years, Republican legislators are looking at ways to give the state some breathing room.

So far, it’s been a yearslong path for Utah communities to reach their goal of net-100% renewable energy by 2030.

Utahns spend about 30% more on energy in the summer, but a few tweaks might help save you a buck or two.

With two coal-fired plants set to close by 2032, Rocky Mountain Power says it will help retrain employees.

Over 60% of the power generated in Utah comes from coal. A lot needs to happen before that can change.