Utah is doubling its energy capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2034, backed by major new agreements already underway, with a strategy spanning nuclear, geothermal, natural gas, and storage. EDCUtah connects energy-intensive companies to grid capacity, interconnection access, and the sites built to support large-scale power demand.
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Powering What's Next in Utah
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Energy
Powering a Growing Economy
#1
Solar became Utah’s largest electricity source in 2026
3rd
In the nation for geothermal energy production
Nearly 8,000
Solar jobs supported statewide, with $1.5 billion invested in 2025
16,789
Direct energy and natural resources employees statewide (2025)
Utah's Energy Advantage
Why Utah's Energy Industry Stands Out
All-of-the-Above Approach
Utah’s all-of-the-above energy approach supports growing demand through a mix of traditional energy resources, renewable generation, and emerging technologies in nuclear and geothermal. This approach helps support a reliable energy sector for businesses and communities across the state.
Critical Minerals
38 of 50 critical minerals can be found in Utah, positioning Utah to be a critical player in the future of energy and manufacturing. Utah’s mine-to-market approach supports the development of critical minerals used in advanced manufacturing, energy technologies, and domestic supply chains. The state’s mining expertise and processing capabilities help support new projects and continued industry growth.
Data Centers
Utah offers several advantages for data center development, including fiber connectivity, high-elevation locations, cooler seasonal temperatures, and flexible energy options. These assets support long-term investment and help meet growing demand for digital infrastructure.
Nuclear
Utah is one of five states shortlisted for a federally designated Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. Private industry has responded as Utah invests in new education and research campuses. Utah has become an emerging hub for efficient, low-water nuclear technology development.
What Sets Utah Apart
Powering Innovation Across Utah’s Energy Landscape
Insights from companies operating in Utah’s energy industry
"Our investment in Tooele City is about more than lithium. It’s about building advanced manufacturing capacity in Utah. Over the coming years, we expect to invest more than $5 million in capital equipment as we scale towards commercial production, creating high-quality technical jobs and positioning Utah at the forefront of next-generation mineral processing."
Eric McShane
CEO of Electroflow
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