UTAH ASSOCIATION OF ENERGY USERS
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UAE provides a wide range of regulatory services to its members to keep electricity and natural gas rates affordable for the organization's members, many of whom compete globally. UAE is actively involved in the representation of industrial customers before the Utah Legislature and Public Utilities Commissions. The organization provides expert testimony in utility proceedings for Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) and Enbridge Gas Company on electricity issues and natural gas issues, including gas transportation.
At the regional and federal levels, UAE provides leadership and intervention on behalf of its members before the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) - the electric reliability council in the West - and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). On policy issues, UAE works to support our members' overall policy plans by resolving issues with administrative, legislative, and regulatory entities. UAE also participates in and monitors what is occurring at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on issues that impact the region and state.
Inside May's Energy Newsletter:
Energy demand, data centers, wildfire risk, and new generation resources are reshaping the West’s energy future. This month’s UAE newsletter highlights the biggest developments affecting energy costs, reliability, and supply across Utah and the broader region.
🌋 Geothermal Momentum Builds in the Mountain West
A new coalition of Western governors is working to unlock the region’s vast geothermal potential, positioning Utah and neighboring states as leaders in clean, dispatchable power.
⚛️ Utah Nuclear Project Gets New Life
After nearly two decades of delays, the Green River nuclear project is moving forward with a renewed focus on small modular reactors that could support Utah’s long-term energy needs.
🧠 AI Data Centers Put Energy Infrastructure in the Spotlight
A proposed massive data center in Box Elder County is raising major questions about natural gas demand, transmission infrastructure, water use, air quality, and local control.
🗳️ Box Elder Referendum Fight Continues
Residents seeking a public vote on the data center project hit a legal roadblock, but the dispute over governance, tax revenue, and land-use authority is far from over.
☀️ Solar Becomes a New Cash Crop for Utah Ranchers
Some Utah landowners are turning low-production agricultural land into solar projects, creating new income streams while sparking debate over farmland, tax policy, and local impacts.
🔥 Rocky Mountain Power Prepares for Wildfire Season
With fire risk expected to rise, Rocky Mountain Power is expanding safety measures that may reduce wildfire danger but could also mean more frequent outages in high-risk areas.
⚡ Texas Solar Surges Past Coal
For the first time, solar is expected to generate more electricity than coal on the Texas grid, offering a powerful example of how markets, demand growth, and new technology are changing the energy mix.
📈 Western Energy Price Trends
The newsletter also includes the latest natural gas and Western power price updates, helping members track the market signals that matter most.
👉 Become a UAE member today and join Utah’s leading network of energy users shaping the region’s future.
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