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Renewable Energy: Utah Renewable Energy Zone Task Force
The Utah Renewable Energy Zone (UREZ) Task Force was made up of twenty members, appointed by Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., representing utilities; renewable energy generation developers; environmental organizations; federal, state and local government representatives; and energy advocate representatives.
This task force recognized the Governor’s commitment to renewable energy resources as a component of Utah’s energy portfolio and clean energy policy. Dr. Dianne R. Nielson, Energy Advisor, and Dr. Rick Allis, Director of Utah Geological Survey, co-chaired the UREZ Task Force.
Utah is one of twelve states participating in the National Governors’ Association Center for Best Practices Securing a Clean Energy Future initiative, which is providing funding for the UREZ Task Force project.
Purpose
To promote the development of renewable energy resources to meet the goal of 20% of Utah’s electricity by 2025.
Specific Objectives of the UREZ Task Force
Phase I
- Identify renewable energy zones (REZs)
- Identify information or procedures to recognize areas with cumulative potential for larger amounts of renewable energy production
- Generate information to identify renewable energy resource areas within and outside REZs
- Support renewable energy development
Phase II
- Identify policies or market mechanisms that would facilitate transmission planning and permitting for renewable energy projects
- Quantify cost-effective generation potential
- Identify necessary transmission to bring resources to market
Questions
Please contact Denise Brems (801-536-4169) or Jeff Barrett (801-536-0210).