How We Created a Vision:
Process for Creating the Vision
To create a vision for the future of energy in Utah, a team of experts gathered over a two-year period to share knowledge and extensively research and discuss options. Members of the Energy Action Team were selected by Governor Gary Herbert and Envision Utah to represent a spectrum of professional experience and political affiliations. Team members included utility experts, legislators, and other energy specialists from across the state. From 2013 to 2015, the action team met to identify Utahns’ choices related to energy, create scenarios for public input, and synthesize a vision for the future. The process of creating this vision also included the following components:
The action team used this information to create three different scenarios for the future of energy in Utah. The three scenarios differed in the amounts of natural gas, renewables, and nuclear power used to generate electricity. These variations resulted in changes to household costs, pollutants, amount of water used, need for energy storage, and other outcomes. These scenarios were presented to the public in the Your Utah, Your Future survey in spring 2015, and 52,845 Utahns weighed in.
After receiving public input on the three energy scenarios, the action team met to frame a vision, including goals and strategies, to achieve what Utahns said they wanted for energy in 2050.
Energy Action Team
Cochairs
Ronald W. Jibson
Richard Walje
Members
- Ron Allen
Utah Public Service Commission - Roger Barrus
Utah House of Representatives - Michele Beck
Utah Department of Commerce - Robert Behunin
Utah State University - Josh Brown
Rio Tinto - Ken Bullock
Utah League of Cities and Towns - Bob Dalley
Deseret Power - Lincoln Davies
University of Utah - Gene Davis
Utah Senate - Jeff Duncan
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation - Bryson Garbett
Garbett Homes - Jennifer Gardner
Utah Office of Energy Development - David Hinkins
Utah Senate - Doug Hunter
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems - Scott Jenkins
Utah Senate - Samantha Julian
Utah Office of Energy Development - Tammie Lucero
Uintah County Economic Development - Laura Nelson
Utah Office of Energy Development - Curt Oda
Utah House of Representatives - Chris Parker
Utah Division of Public Utilities - Selma Sierra
Utah State University - Amanda Smith
Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Todd Stevens
Renewable Tech Ventures - Chad Teply
Rocky Mountain Power - Kevin VanTassell
Utah Senate - Alan Walker
Utah Science, Technology, & Research (USTAR) - Sarah Wright
Utah Clean Energy