About

UAE is a non-profit organization comprised of industrial and commercial companies, with a large and diversified base of support from which to develop and influence energy policies and regulations.

UAE member companies employ 40,000 people in Utah and consume millions of kWh each month. Membership includes companies from all over Utah, including oil and gas, aerospace, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing. UAE provides information that helps members understand market forces and maintain continuity in regulatory policy.

LEADERSHIP

UAE is led by Justin Farr, who was elected executive director January 2024. UAE is represented by Energy Strategies' staff in the intervention process at the Public Service Commission, led by Kevin Higgins. Mr. Farr represents UAE industrial customers at the Western Electricity Coordinating Council and Phil Russell and Gary Dodge of James Dodge Russell & Stephens P.C., currently provide legal counsel to UAE.

OFFICERS: Dave Thayer, President -American Pacific, Andrew Teague - Northrop Grumman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Albright, JR Simplot Michael Palm, Chevron

Zach Cook, Utah State University Andrew Teague, Walmart

Glen Gerrick, Intermountain Health Dave Thayer, American Pacific

Jon Lindsey, HF Sinclair Bret Wilson, Northrop Grumman

MEMBERS

As a member of UAE, you receive weekly email updates, weekly energy market reports, monthly newsletters, free monthly breakfast meetings, and a discounted rate at the UAE Annual Conference.

CURRENT UAE MEMBERS

Airgas USA, LLC
American Pacific

Chevron

Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saints
CIMA ENERGY, LP
Deseret Power
Dominion Energy

ENYO

Frito Lay
Google

Graymont Western U.S.