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February 29, 2024
Utah House Democratic Leader Angela Romero on SB 161 Energy Security Amendments
“SB 161 Energy Security Amendments demonstrates the Utah Legislature’s support for the declining coal industry. Under this bill, the state can acquire the Intermountain Power Project’s coal units which will require significant investment from the state to sustain the operation of the plant. Concerns of the actual owners of the plant, including 23 Utah municipalities that operate their own power systems, have been left out of the debate.
The state of Utah needs to start investing in cleaner energy sources that would better serve Utahns. By prioritizing coal preservation over fiscal responsibility and environmental sustainability, this bill overlooks the opportunity for our state to invest and transition to renewable energy sources for the benefit of current and future generations.”
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