Utah Clean Energy Guide
Utah is rapidly expanding clean energy with solar and wind development, while exploring geothermal and pumped storage to support the Western grid.
Quick Stats
Source: American Clean Power Association, Q3 2025
Policy Overview
Utah's Community Renewable Energy Act allows municipalities to pursue 100% renewable goals through their utility partners. Salt Lake City and other communities have committed to net-100% renewable electricity.
The state is a key participant in Western interconnection planning, with Rocky Mountain Power investing in transmission and generation to serve regional clean energy demand.
Grid Operations
Utah is part of the Western Interconnection. The proposed Markets+ and EDAM regional market initiatives may expand organized market access for Utah generators.
Active Projects
Utility-Scale Solar
Utah's desert regions are seeing significant solar development, with Rocky Mountain Power adding capacity to meet corporate and municipal clean energy commitments.
Energy Storage
Pumped hydro storage projects and battery installations are being developed to support grid reliability as renewable penetration increases.