Utilities

Utah is one of only seven states that produce utility-scale geothermal electricity — and while its geothermal power output is currently small, experts say its potential is massive.

It's the first commercially viable "blind geothermal" system found in the U.S. in decades — and could provide enough energy to power a small city.

The average U.S. household is expected to spend more than three times the rate of inflation on utility bills this year. States are receiving federal funds to ease the burden.

In other news, the University of Utah may soon cut over 80 programs as part of budget cuts from the state legislature. And, a fast-moving fire in Summit County has forced camping evacuations.

Thousands of Salt Lake City street lights are being converted to be more energy efficient and “dark sky friendly.”

A new report from the Sierra Club finds utilities across the country are still committed to dirty sources of fuel such as coal and gas, despite public pledges to clean energy.

A representative from Rocky Mountain Power insists that rates for solar users must change and that the company is not antagonistic toward green energy…