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Ogden residents split over renewable energy opt-out program as council schedules follow-ups
Summary
Public comment on April 7 split between residents who said the Utah Renewable Communities opt-out program would expand choice and lower energy costs, and others who warned the opt-out design and notice/exemption mechanics could disadvantage renters and new residents. Council pledged more work sessions and information.
A broad swath of residents spoke both in favor of and opposed to the Utah Renewable Communities Community Renewable Energy (CRE) opt-out program at the April 7 Ogden City Council meeting, leaving council members with outstanding questions about rollout details and notice for renters and new residents.
Supporters including Rod Perry and Linda Zavaloff argued the program would improve affordability and expand consumer choice. Perry said the falling cost of wind and solar lowers generation prices and pointed to Texas and South Australia as examples of renewables…
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