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City Council debates joining Community Clean Energy Program as deadline nears
Summary
Council members discussed the Utah Community Clean Energy Program (URC/Rocky Mountain Power) and whether Midvale should adopt an ordinance to participate by the June 2 deadline; the program uses an opt‑out enrollment with an initial residential charge of $4 per month and includes a $0.12 low‑income surcharge to fund bill credits for qualified customers.
Mayor Dustin Gettel briefed the council on the Community Clean Energy Program (CCEP), explaining the Utah Public Service Commission approved the program March 4, 2026 and state law requires participating communities to adopt a local ordinance within 90 days. The program offers a net 100% renewable electricity option structured as an opt‑out enrollment; the PSC approved an initial residential flat rate of $4 per month composed of $3.88 plus a $0.12 low‑income surcharge.
Council members questioned opt‑out enrollment and eligibility for rental accounts. Council Member Paul Glover said he preferred an opt‑in structure, and Council Member Bonnie Billings asked whether the $4 fee could rise if fewer communities join. Mayor Gettel said the $4 figure is the PSC‑approved initial rate and noted the Legislature has previously changed program timing; staff will bring a draft ordinance forward for formal consideration before the June 2 deadline if the council directs.
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