Utah is poised to be a leader in the adoption of both current technologies and the buildout of next-generation technologies needed to power the future. In the near-term, Utah is bringing online 4.5 GW of clean power in the form of solar, batteries, hydropower, and geothermal. The state is also home to $1.2 billion in clean energy manufacturing investments set to open through 2027, largely for critical minerals and transmission and grid materials. In the longer term, Utah is at the forefront of scaling up of enhanced geothermal systems, as well as the commercialization of direct lithium extraction, and small modular reactors.
Clean energy is increasingly key to Utah’s economy and energy security, and importantly, contributes to national security. As power demand expands, population growth accelerates, and aging power plants retire, clean energy will play a critical role in addressing these pressures while maintaining affordable and reliable energy for Utah residents and businesses.
