Utah Communities Transition to Renewable Energy Amid Federal Policy Shifts
A coalition of 19 cities, towns, and counties in Utah, including Salt Lake City, Moab, and Springdale, is working to transition their energy consumption to renewable sources by 2030. Known as Utah Renewable Communities, the group aims to generate enough clean electricity to offset the power used by nearly 300,000 homes and businesses. This initiative comes despite federal policies under the Trump administration that have rolled back support for renewable energy in favor of fossil fuels. Currently, about 22% of Utah's electricity comes from renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydropower. The coalition has spent years navigating regulatory hurdles and collaborating with Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp, to make this transition possible. The program has been approved by Utah's Public Service Commission, and participating communities must confirm their involvement by June 2, 2026. 
