U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Distributed Energy Program

Utah — DE Information

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Resources

Natural Gas

Natural gas prices
Natural gas production and use
Natural gas summary statistics (PDF 455 KB) — Shows dry production, gas consumption, deliveries to consumers, number of wells, average gas prices, and net interstate movements of gas (i.e., net import or export).

Renewable Energy and Load Reduction

Biopower
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
- Solar electricity (PV)
- Concentrating solar power
Wind energy
- Detailed wind resource map
- Wind survey report
Energy efficiency

Case Studies

Examples of DE installations, arranged by technology.

Power Generation

Renewable energy projects — A summary and full list of operating facilities in the state.
Solar electricity
- 50-kW solar power system with battery backup provides most electricity needs for remote national park — Natural Bridges National Park, near Blanding, Utah.
Hybrid power
- 100-kW solar power system combined with two propane-fueled engine generators power remote site — Dangling Rope Marina, Lake Powell, Utah.

Load Reduction

Efficient HVAC with variable-speed drives and plate-and-frame heat exchangers help office building achieve 70 kBtu/sq. ft. annually — Kearns Building, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Passive solar heating, natural ventilation, daylighting, efficient lighting, and building controls cut demand by 10 kW for national park buildings — Zion Visitor and Transportation Center, Springdale, Utah.

Utility Contacts

Electric utilities and wholesalers — From DOE's Energy Information Administration.
Nonutility power producers — From DOE's Energy Information Administration.

Permitting and Environmental Regulations

Environmental Permits Brochure — Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

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