City of Cottonwood Heights issued the following announcement on June 23.
Cottonwood Heights has joined 18 Utah cities and counties to launch a default net-100% renewable electricity option for Rocky Mountain Power customers in their communities.
The Community Renewable Energy Agency (also called the “Utah 100 Communities”) formed in response to HB 411, a 2019 bill called the Utah Community Renewable Energy Act, that created a pathway for interested communities served by Rocky Mountain Power to collaborate on creating this first-of-its kind renewable electricity program.
The Agency is currently negotiating with Rocky Mountain Power on how to design the Community Renewable Energy Program, which aspires to match 100 percent of participating customers’ annual electricity consumption with renewable generation supplied to our grid, no later than 2030.
“We are excited to participate in the Community Renewable Energy Agency. This partnership furthers Cottonwood Heights’ sustainable energy use efforts, which we formally documented in 2019 with a renewable energy resolution,” says Cottonwood Heights mayor Mike Weichers. “Sustainable energy is critical in preserving our community, with its proximity to world-class outdoor recreation.”
Several steps remain on the path to creating the new renewable electricity program. The Agency hopes Rocky Mountain Power will file a program application with the Utah Public Service Commission later this year. Should that application be approved, interested communities will each need to adopt ordinances to finalize their participation. The new renewable electricity program could launch as soon as 2023 or 2024.
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