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