Solar Energy

For faith groups that choose to go solar, the benefits can be both financial and theological.

Phasing out fossil fuels requires a lot of clean energy infrastructure like solar farms. And one sun-soaked part of the Mountain West is grabbing a share of that green gold rush by retraining workers to handle the growth.

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

A Colorado professor is studying how plants grow under solar panels on rooftops. The research highlights the growing green roof movement — and the challenges cities face in mandating rooftop green space.

Twenty-three communities were eligible to participate, but several backed out over concerns about energy reliability and the program’s potential cost to residents.

Project leaders worried recent state laws would impact financing for their transition to clean energy.

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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.

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