Utah Clean Energy

Bad air quality from inversions is a common winter occurrence in the Salt Lake Valley. But it’s not the only place in Utah that experiences these meteorological events.

A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone: Southern California Edison has contracted for enough of the energy to power 400,000 homes.

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

To clean the air, experts urge taking public transit, using clean energy — and spending political capital — with an Olympic deadline looming.

Getting more power from geothermal energy could help reduce fossil fuel emissions and curb climate change. Recent breakthroughs in southwest Utah are showing that this renewable energy source could have the potential to work almost anywhere.

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute says “Utah’s demographic, social, and environmental factors favorably position the state to host another successful Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.”

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

Utah Tech hosted a conservative climate change panel that focused on the way to bridge the gap between younger and older generations on the issue.

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

The latest Utah news for Thursday morning, April 28, 2022

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

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.