CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
16 Utah Cities Choose to Opt-in to Groundbreaking Clean Energy Program to Bring 100% Clean Energy to Grid
Key Takeaway
The URC program's adoption by 16 Utah cities creates a substantial, coordinated market opportunity for clean energy developers and guarantees a commitment to affordable 100% clean energy for large consumers in these areas.
AI Summary
- •16 Utah cities have opted into the 'Utah Renewable Communities (URC)' program, committing to procure 100% clean energy, creating a significant new market for renewable development.
- •This 'first-of-its-kind' municipal-level policy initiative establishes a long-term demand signal for clean energy projects, with an emphasis on 'affordable' solutions for participating communities.
- •The program's widespread adoption indicates a coordinated effort to decarbonize local grids, implying future opportunities for developers through PPAs and project announcements to meet the 100% clean energy target.
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Article Content
Salt Lake City — The 90-day ordinance adoption period for the Utah Renewable Communities (URC) program concluded on Tuesday, June 2 after the city of Midvale unanimously voted to adopt the program, bringing the total number of participating communities to 16. The first-of-its-kind program that has sparked national attention will bring affordable, ... [continued] The post 16 Utah Cities Choose to Opt-in to Groundbreaking Clean Energy Program to Bring 100% Clean Energy to Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica .