Energy

Utah’s measured, all-of-the-above energy policy has powered our state for decades by providing some of the most reliable and affordable energy in the country. The Utah House of Representatives is committed to keeping Utah’s energy reliable, affordable, and dispatchable. Taking an all of the above approach means that we are maintaining existing infrastructure while supporting the development of new electricity resources. 

In recent years, we paved the way to save a power plant that has the capacity to power over 750,000 homes, created the Utah Energy Council to implement our energy strategy, invested in critical infrastructure, and supported nuclear energy initiatives. We also addressed rising energy demand by equipping the state with planning tools, helping keep electricity costs stable. Together with the Senate and the Governor, we have focused on diversifying energy sources by creating a regulatory framework to safely expand nuclear power and other generation options. We are also providing real relief to Utahns now by lowering the state gas tax to provide real relief every time you fill up at the pump. 

Together, these efforts reflect a coordinated approach to ensuring reliable, affordable, and forward-looking energy policy in Utah.

Funding Highlights

  • $11 million for Critical Minerals investment

    Provides startup costs and ongoing support of the newly created Critical Minerals Council

  • $10.0 million one-time for nuclear energy regulations

    (2026)

  • $1.75 million one-time for Operation Gigawatt

    Establishes nuclear energy regulations and g– Geothermal research (2026)

  • $250,000 for a Geothermal Study

    Evaluate the environmental impacts of geothermal energy development (2026)

Past Legislation

HB 70

2025

Decommissioned Asset Disposition Amendments

Created a process to maintain existing and develop new electricity infrastructure in the state

HB 514

2026

Utah Energy Council Amendments

Provides tools for energy development to meet the growing demand for electricity

HB 249

2025

Nuclear Power Amendments

Creates the framework for expanding nuclear and other power generation in Utah

HB 78

2026

Nuclear Regulatory Amendments

Clears the road for safe clean nuclear power in Utah

HB 238

2026

Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning

Keeps Utah power prices low by ensuring the Public Service Commission is engaged on issues that impact Utah ratepayers

HB 132

2025

Electric Utility Amendments

Balances developing new electricity for large power uses like data centers and protecting existing customer rates

HB 575

2026

Fuel Tax and Supply Amendments

Reduces the state gas tax by 15%