Operation Gigawatt is a bold energy initiative launched by Utah Governor Spencer Cox to double the state’s power production over the next decade in response to a growing energy crisis. Driven by rising electricity demands from population growth, electric vehicles, AI, and the retirement of aging power plants, the initiative aims to secure Utah’s energy future while preserving its status as a net energy exporter. The strategy focuses on four key pillars: expanding and diversifying energy production, increasing grid transmission capacity, modernizing energy policies to support clean and reliable sources like nuclear and geothermal, and investing in innovation and research. Operation Gigawatt positions Utah as a national leader in sustainable and resilient energy development.