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Last Update: 10/26/2026 at 11:33 PM EST
Utah Renewable Energy
Coverage from KBBI, KUTV, and others
Utah’s renewable-energy transition brings together local governments, utility customers, state regulators, and Rocky Mountain Power, a PacifiCorp subsidiary.
Through Utah Renewable Communities, as many as 19 communities can procure additional clean electricity collectively, with planned solar and wind resources, utility enrollment, customer charges, opt-out provisions, and assistance for qualifying households. The broader subject also includes Utah renewable-policy proposals, changes in solar generation, and large-scale solar-storage development. Together, these efforts show how renewable power is being addressed through legislation, community participation, utility regulation, and grid-scale projects.
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Important
Utah Renewable Communities plans community solar and wind procurement by 2030 through Rocky Mountain Power after June 2 local ordinance approvals under a 2019 state law.
5/19/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Utah Clean Energy challenged Rocky Mountain Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan before the Utah Public Service Commission over federal renewable tax-credit repeal impacts.
6/16/2026 • Policy, Politics & Governance • General
The proposal urges Utah to direct Operation Gigawatt toward wind, solar, hydropower, and transmission expansion to reduce emissions during the state's energy transition.
9/2/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Summit County, Utah adopted Utah's Community Clean Energy Program in 2024, adding a $4 monthly bill charge to fund new solar, wind, and battery projects by 2026-2027.
4/20/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Interesting
Utah cities and counties launched Utah Renewable Communities in 2024 with Rocky Mountain Power, targeting solar and wind additions for nearly 300,000 customers by 2030.
5/19/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Summit County, Utah, adopted a 2026 ordinance enabling residents and businesses to opt out of a utility-linked community clean energy program approved by the Utah Public Service Commission.
6/6/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance in 2026 to join a Community Clean Energy Program with Rocky Mountain Power, expanding net-100% renewable electricity access for customers in Utah.
4/22/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Springdale, Utah is set to vote on joining a Community Clean Energy Program that would start customer rate increases in January 2027.
4/7/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Utah regulators approved Rocky Mountain Power on March 4 to launch a community clean energy program under Utah Renewable Communities, funded by customer surcharges starting in early 2027.
3/28/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Utah solar facilities became the state's largest electricity source in May 2026 as new utility-scale projects and batteries reduced coal's declining share.
8/9/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Utah Renewable Communities, including Salt Lake City and Park City, will develop wind and solar projects through PacifiCorp's program, with grid additions beginning by 2030.
5/19/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Green River Energy Center began operating in June 2026 in Castle Valley, Utah, adding 400 MW solar and 400 MW battery storage for statewide power supply.
7/24/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Springdale residents in Utah begin Community Clean Energy Program participation options in early 2027 after Public Service Commission approval.
4/5/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Utah Public Service Commission approved March 4 the Rocky Mountain Power Utah Community Clean Energy Program, adding a $4 monthly residential fee for opt-in communities starting early 2027.
3/27/2026 • Clean Energy & Emissions • General
Additional
Utah Clean Energy assessed Utah's 2026 legislative session as less contentious for renewables and efficiency, citing HB 16, HB 412, HB 323, and HB 549 changes in Utah.
4/1/2026 • Policy, Politics & Governance • General
Park City, Utah, adopted a Community Clean Energy Program ordinance in 2026, adding a monthly charge to fund new renewables through net 100% annual accounting with Rocky Mountain Power.
5/4/2026 • Policy, Politics & Governance • General