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.

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Utah Innovation Fund

January 7, 2023

The Utah Legislature created the Utah Innovation Fund in 2023 to solve complex and high-impact problems by investing in promising local startups. The fund targets startups connected to higher education institutions which ensures a continuous flow of innovative ideas and solutions to some of Utah’s largest challenges including those related to electrified transportation. The fund…

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eMosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Smart Charging Management

October 25, 2020

Rocky Mountain Power partnered with ABB, ASPIRE, Idaho National Lab, and Proterra to develop a scalable, secure, and resilient eMosaic platform to provide localized and bulk grid services and smart charge management by field deploying, validating, and demonstrating the platform. It provides a combined view of multiple charging sites, levels, and types to form a…

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WestSmartEV@Scale

July 25, 2020

PacifiCorp received a $6.6 million Department of Energy award to create an enduring regional electric vehicle ecosystem across seven western states. It addresses challenges in critical EV application focus areas that include destination highways, underserved regions, urban mobility, freight and port electrification, along with community and workplace charging. The project coordinates efforts to electrify over…