Utah Renewable Communities Program

Expressed strong support for the Utah Renewable Communities program, noting that projected fees decrease over time and that opt-out safeguards protect consumer choice.

A former council member clarified his past votes regarding URC, stating they were only meant to keep options open, and expressed concern over the opt-out structure and harassment of council members.

An electrical engineer spoke in favor of renewable energy adoption, arguing that opt-out programs provide broad community benefits and consumer choice.

A 20-year resident and former planning commissioner urged the council to renew participation in URC to meet 2030 net-zero goals, arguing it makes good fiscal and environmental sense.

Asked for more data on the URC program and expressed a preference for an opt-in rather than opt-out structure.

Urged the council to vote in favor of the Utah Renewable Communities program, noting bipartisan support at the state level.

An electrical engineer who spoke in favor of renewable energy to strengthen grid reliability and long-term costs.

Expressed support for the renewable program while requesting an easy opt-out option for residents.

Supported the URC program for air quality benefits and future energy planning, while favoring an opt-out choice.

Spoke in strong support of joining the Utah Renewable Communities program, citing cost savings and public interest.

Asked the city to adopt clean energy options to protect children's health, snowpack, and air quality.

Expressed support for the renewable energy community initiative as a state legislator.

Spoke as a teacher and resident about youth health impacts from poor air quality and urged adopting renewable energy.

Expressed support for community-level renewable energy adoption to protect Wasatch snowpack and climate health.