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Ogden staff brief council on Utah Renewable Communities plan and protections for low-income customers
Summary
Ogden sustainability coordinator Lorenzo outlined the Utah Renewable Communities program (coalition of 19 Utah municipalities pursuing net-100% renewable energy by 2030), estimated customer cost ranges, low-income bill protections, opt-out timelines and the next regulatory steps before the council may adopt a participation ordinance in spring 2026.
Lorenzo, Ogden’s sustainability coordinator, told the City Council that the Utah Renewable Communities (URC) coalition would pool participating communities’ purchasing power to procure renewable energy to match roughly 25% of Rocky Mountain Power’s Utah load and reach net 100% renewable energy by 2030.
The presentation explained how the program would operate while customers remain Rocky Mountain Power customers: a small additional line on utility bills would reflect each participant’s share of the URC procurement. Lorenzo said the URC board’s target for the average customer is “no more than $3 to $4 a month,” although a $2–$7 range has been discussed. He summarized protections for low-income customers, saying those on…
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