There will also be a low-income program as part of the new rate structure. Jones believes, however, that the electricity rate will not change much under the new program. The board - which Rocky Mountain Power is not a part of - designs the program and presents it to the Utah Public Service Commission.Ĭustomers in participating communities may opt out of the program and return to the energy mix previously offered by Rocky Mountain Power. After signing on, they join the community renewable energy agency board. 22 cities have committed to 100% renewable energy and can sign the governance agreement by 2022. Utah’s Community Renewable Energy Act ( HB 411), passed in 2019, establishes a framework for Utah communities pursuing 100% renewable energy. “There’s… a desire for local self-reliance and for the benefits to be realized by the individual customers, as well as our utility.” - Kalen Jones Utah’s Community Renewable Energy Act The city has also installed rooftop solar panels on 5 public buildings. With the help of ICLEI, Moab has already completed a greenhouse gas inventory. With an ambitious goal in place and the deadline nearing, she has been tasked with crafting a climate action plan. The city originally planned to reach this benchmark by 2032 and paired it with the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040.ĭunbar-Irwin started as Moab’s sustainability director in 2021. In 2017, Moab became the 23rd city to commit to 100% renewable energy. Jones returned to Moab and worked to establish a similar goal for the city. Soon after, he visited Park City, Utah, which had already adopted a 100% renewable electricity goal. Jones was elected to the Moab City Council in 2016.
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