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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.
Powering Electrified Transportation
October 25, 2024
Key Observations Steady use of the electrical gridthroughout each day helps the grid deliver more power for consumption driving down electricity prices. Additional power generation will be needed, significantly improving how and when energy is consumed on the grid. This combined with energy storage, will better balance the grid making it possible to power our…
I-15 Corridor Project
October 25, 2024
ASPIRE received a grant from the Department of Energy to develop a plan for multi-modal electrification along the Wasatch Front. The project will deliver a 20-year medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle (MHD ZEV) infrastructure deployment plan — benefitting the communities that experience the most impacts from freight emissions.
S-Line Expansion
October 25, 2024
UTA announced the expansion of the S-Li ne service in Sugar House. The project extends the line to Highland Drive to support economic development and serve the growing population.
60 Million Awarded to UTA for TRAX Vehicle Replacement Project
October 25, 2024
UTA received Federal Transit Administration funding to upgrade TRAX light-rail service with 20 new low-floor light rail vehicles that enhance accessibility and improve efficiency.
Depot District
October 25, 2024
UTA’s Central Depot District Garage, or Depot District, was opened in May 2023. It was uniquely designed as a one-stop shop to accommodate alternative fuel and clean-air transit vehicles. Depot District also houses a fleet of 47 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. In addition to administrative offices and UTA tech center, the depot features charging stations for 24 of its e-buses, diesel refueling, outdoor bus
Ogden Express (OGX)
October 25, 2024
After two decades of planning, UTA successfully launched its second rapid transit system — the Ogden Express (OGX) — in August 2023. This innovative system features 11 electric buses that connect the Ogden FrontRunner station with Weber State University. Thanks to a federal grant, OGX is fare free for the first three years.
Tooele On-Demand
October 25, 2024
UTA launched an all-electric fleet of 10 Ford E-transit vans to provide UTA’s On-Demand service in Tooele County. The service provides enhanced coverage, access, and flexibility for riders while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 2.7 metric tons in the initial months of operation.
Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) Rural EV Infrastructure (Applications Closed)
October 25, 2024
Managed by OED, REVI is a $3 million matching grant program designed to provide funds to rural electric cooperatives for upgrading and installing new charging infrastructure. OED is preparing to announce grant recipients in August 2024.
Connected Communities Grant
October 25, 2024
PacifiCorp received a $6.4 million Department of Energy award to establish a connected community, which will be a group of grid-interactive efficient buildings with diverse, flexible end-use equipment and other distributed energy resources that collectively work to maximize building, community and grid efficiency, while meeting occupants’ comfort and needs.