Energy Procurement, GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables - October 10, 2024
Utah to Boost Clean Energy Production
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt, an initiative to double Utah’s power production over the next 10 years.
The project includes four key goals:
- Increasing transmission capacity so more power can be placed on the grid and moved to where it’s needed.
- Expanding and developing more energy production. This includes investing in current energy facilities while developing new sustainable sources.
- Enhancing Utah’s policies to enable clean, reliable energy like nuclear and geothermal.
- Investing in Utah innovation and research that aligns with its energy policies.
Utah is facing an energy crisis due to a growing population, energy-intensive industries like artificial intelligence, increased electrification of vehicles and the retirement of baseload capacity for reliable electricity. Operation Gigawatt is a cohesive strategy to tackle the gap between energy supply and demand while protecting the state’s natural resources.
“Operation Gigawatt is critical to preserving our quality of life and ensuring strong economic growth,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a statement. “It puts Utah in a position to lead the country in energy development, secure our energy future and remain a net energy exporter while diversifying and expanding our energy resources.”
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