Utah currently lags behind other states in the Rocky Mountain region in terms of energy efficiency, but this could change dramatically The state is positioning itself to be the next major producer and exporter of renewable energy sources. However, industry leaders are unable to move forward with development without government incentives and tax credits.
Using today’s energy consumption levels, experts in the field say that Utah has enough geothermal and wind resources to provide 9.9 million people with power. Moreover, solar technology could meet the needs of 1.4 billion people. The Utah Clean Energy commission states that adopting renewable energy policies would save the state more than $7 billion.
The cost-benefits are clearly unmistakable. It’s about time, the state and federal government start subsidizing clean energy alternatives, and reduces funding to traditional fossil fuel and nuclear energy corporations.
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