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Utah Electrification News
Learn about latest developments in electric transportation, infrastructure, and energy across the state. Stay informed on projects, partnerships, and policies advancing Utah’s electrified future.
Exploring Fleet Electrification in Utah
August 13, 2025
At the crossroads of the West, where major interstates I-15 and I-80 intersect in the heart of Utah, drivers are sure to hear the roar of freight trucks and other diesel-powered vehicles rushing alongside them on the highways. These large vehicles delivering goods and services throughout Utah and beyond are a foundational part of the…
Keeping People Moving: UTA Electrification in Motion
July 14, 2025
When engineers at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) began planning upgrades to the Delta substation — one of several substations powering Salt Lake City’s light-rail transit — they looked down the railway and discovered a major logistical challenge: The project was expected to cause extensive service shutdowns. “We thought there was going to be a 2 to…
Utah Electrification Initiative’s Budget Approved into 3rd Year
July 8, 2025
The Utah Electrification Initiative (UEI) marked a major milestone last week as the program’s Steering Committee unanimously greenlit the continuation of this statewide collaborative effort into its 3rd year. With the approval of UEI’s 2025–2026 budget, the UEI team may continue developing and coordinating statewide projects shaping the future of transportation, energy, and economic growth…
Onsite with HVT: Advancing Transit Electrification in Utah
June 10, 2025
Electrified Long-Distance Shipping During a recent outreach visit to High Valley Transit’s (HVT) new 8‑acre depot in Summit County, Interim Program Director Mike Masquelier met with CEO Caroline Rodriguez and Fleet Manager Steve Rackleff to discuss the agency’s latest strides in electrified transportation. Central to the conversation was HVT’s successful implementation of a $16.2 million…
1-Megawatt Static Charger
June 10, 2025
Electrified Long-Distance Shipping To address the poor air quality along the Wasatch Front, ASPIRE has partnered with Kenworth and UPS to create two electrified routes using a battery-electric Kenworth truck powered by two static 1-megawatt (MW) chargers. Developed by ASPIRE’s team at Utah State University (USU), this 1-MW WPT system will be deployed at the…
Microreactors on the Fast Track: INL Gets Priority Boost
May 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy is advancing the development of microreactor test beds at Idaho National Laboratory, positioning Utah to benefit from nearby innovation in next-generation nuclear energy. Paired with INL’s recent MOU with the Beehive State, this initiative is poised to accelerate future energy development—creating powerful opportunities for integration with Utah’s energy and electrified…
Utah Launches BUILD Coordinating Council
May 27, 2025
Governor Spencer Cox’s BUILD Initiative (Blueprint for Utah’s Infrastructure, Land, and Development) establishes a long-range planning council to coordinate efforts across housing, transportation, energy, water, and open space. This creates a strategic opportunity to embed electrified transportation within the state’s broader infrastructure planning, advancing an integrated energy and mobility ecosystem that supports Utah’s long-term goals…
Utah Mine Approval Advances U.S. Mineral Independence and Electrification Security
May 23, 2025
The recent approval of the Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium mine in San Juan County marks a strategic win for Utah. As the first project cleared under a fast-tracked 14-day federal review, the mine will help reduce U.S. reliance on foreign sources for minerals essential to nuclear energy. With uranium powering civilian reactors and vanadium playing…
Lead the Charge: R6 Hosts First Utah Electrification Listening Tour
May 8, 2025
On May 6–7, our team hosted the first regional listening tour for the Utah Electrified Transportation Initiative at the R6 Regional Council headquarters in Richfield, Utah. With support from IAB Co-chair and R6 Executive Director Travis Kyhl, our staff engaged local and state policymakers, industry leaders, and residents across the region — including attendees from…