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 energy 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 tools to help keep electricity costs stable. 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 relief to Utahns by lowering the state gas tax and increasing the fuel supply in our state. 

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 (2026)

  • $10.0 million one-time for nuclear energy regulations

    Ensured Utah is prepared for nuclear power plants (2026)

  • $1.75 million one-time for Operation Gigawatt

    Established nuclear energy regulations and geothermal research (2026)

  • $250,000 for a geothermal study

    Funded a study to evaluate the environmental impacts of geothermal energy development (2026)

Past Legislation

HB 78

2026

Nuclear Regulatory Amendments

Cleared the road for safe clean nuclear power in Utah

HB 575

2026

Fuel Tax and Supply Amendments

Reduced the state gas tax by 15% while increasing the supply and storage of fuel in the state to drive down prices long term

HB 514

2026

Utah Energy Council Amendments

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

HB 238

2026

Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning

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

HB 70

2025

Decommissioned Asset Disposition Amendments

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

HB 249

2025

Nuclear Power Amendments

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

HB 132

2025

Electric Utility Amendments

Balanced developing new electricity for large power users and protecting existing customer rates