utah_cpp_letter_3.2.16-09eec9969ff2109b.pdf

A coalition of organizations advocates for Utah to prioritize energy efficiency as the lowest-cost method for reducing emissions and meeting Clean Power Plan goals. The letter highlights that implementing specific efficiency policies could meet 47 percent of Utah's 2030 compliance goal, saving the state $5.8 billion and avoiding 3.9 million tons of carbon dioxide.

• Energy efficiency is identified as the most affordable demand-side energy resource, costing less than renewables or electric and gas generation. It is described as the fastest and cheapest way to meet energy demand while improving air quality and creating sustained local jobs.
• The authors suggest that Utah can achieve significant emission reductions through non-utility administered programs, such as combined heat and power generation, residential retrofit financing, energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), and the adoption of building energy codes with green building certification.
• According to an attached fact sheet, adopting energy-savings targets, updated building energy codes, and increased combined heat and power could meet 47 percent of Utah's 2030 compliance goal under the Clean Power Plan. This approach would save Utah residents $5.8 billion and avoid over 3.9 million tons of carbon dioxide.
• The signatories recommend that Utah opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) to maximize cost-effective emissions reductions if the state decides to submit a plan to avoid a Federal Plan.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). utah_cpp_letter_3.2.16-09eec9969ff2109b.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/Utah_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. utah_cpp_letter_3.2.16-09eec9969ff2109b.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/Utah_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016utahcppletter321609eec9969ff2109bpdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{utah\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-09eec9969ff2109b.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Utah_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }