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Oakley council hears update on Utah Renewable Communities clean-energy program; PSC hearings set
Summary
Council received an update on the Utah Renewable Communities (URC) program, a proposed opt-out 100% clean-energy option administered by Rocky Mountain Power; public hearings at the Public Service Commission are scheduled and Oakley would have 90 days after the PSC decision to decide whether to remain in the program.
Councilmember Joe briefed the council on Utah Renewable Communities, describing it as a multi-jurisdictional program that would deliver renewable megawatts equal to participant usage with a stated goal of 100% clean energy by 2030. He emphasized that Oakley customers would remain Rocky Mountain Power customers and that Rocky Mountain Power would administer the program; participation would be opt-out for customers inside city boundaries.
Joe said the Public Service Commission has scheduled technical and consumer hearings (technical hearing and a lay-person hearing) on Dec. 16; the PSC's anticipated decision in January would trigger a 90-day window for municipalities to choose to join or not. He cited an expected near-term monthly cost estimate of $3 to $4 per customer (with a maximum allowed of $7), which staff said covers front-loaded administrative costs; low-income protections were noted for certain eligible customers. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about opt-out mechanics, timeline and infrastructure impacts; no final municipal decision was made at the meeting.
