Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Energy powers our communities — and policies, providers, and innovation all impact how. From solar initiatives and grid updates to utility provider news and environmental policy, this section tracks how energy affects Cedar Valley residents and infrastructure.
Rocky Mountain Power is proposing a new 45-mile, 345 kV transmission line from Spanish Fork to Eagle Mountain’s Mercer Substation. The line aims to boost reliability and connect nearly 3,000 MW of renewable energy, but some residents along the route are raising concerns. Learn what it could mean for Eagle Mountain’s future power needs.
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The change in code and amendment to the QTS Deal is not just about supporting datacenters and the tech industry that is booming in Eagle Mountain. As stated by Melissa Clark a resident, and member of the City Council, “This will generate $12 million a year in MET (municipal energy tax), which goes directly to…
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A new study by Texas Electricity Ratings reveals that Utah has the lowest average electricity bills in the United States. Utah residents pay an average of $93.21 per month for electricity, making it the most affordable state in the country for this utility. The study analyzed data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration to determine…
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