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Two coal-fired plants will shut off in 2028 and 2032, taking more than 30% of Logan's reliable power supply out of commission. The city is considering investing in a natural gas plant to replace the power.
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The Logan City Council voted against a $300 million power sales contract with a natural gas plant in Idaho, following strong opposition from residents who urged a shift toward renewable energy.
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At Tuesday's meeting, the Logan City Council will be making decisions regarding a water pipeline project that could threaten the health of 17 ash trees along Canyon Road, as well as a proposed energy contract that could shape the city's long-term sustainability.
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In other news, the Biden administration recently approved a multi-phase geothermal plant project to be built in Beaver County.
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The Utah Legislature passed several bills during the 2024 Legislative Session to make major changes to energy policy, including one on the final day of the session to offer incentives to keep coal plants open.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a resolution expressing the Utah State Legislature's support for bringing a Major League Baseball team to the state. In other news, two energy bills head to the state Senate and Utah's overall tax burden has increased.
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Utah's legislators have proposed dozens of bills that could change our energy policy. Reps. Jack and Briscoe spoke to UPR's Tom Williams on Access Utah about energy independence and what those changes could mean.
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Flywheels have long been derided as a fanciful idea — but now these contraptions are getting a second look.
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Blue Sky, Rocky Mountain Power's renewable energy-focused program, also celebrated their 200th completed project Monday.
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The thirteenth annual Conservation in the West Poll surveyed the views of Utahns and voters in seven other western states, and found support for conservation policies remains a top priority.