The Deseret News has published an article announcing Utah’s new energy policy. The policy was released by Gov. Huntsman yesterday and outlines an increase in efficiency of 20% by the year 2015, through better building standards, more efficient transportation systems and the installation of on-site renewable energy sources, like solar-energy projects.
This follows on the heels of Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City issuing similar policies.
Huntsman says the state’s new energy policy will increase economic development opportunities for the state, improve the environment and cut costs.
“It is going to mitigate rising energy costs, which of course, is an issue for every Utahn today,” he said. “It will position Utah to be more competitive for economic development because people want to invest and do business where the standards are high.”
More information can be found at energy.
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 