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Both Utah soccer teams claimed victories Saturday, with the Royals securing their first-ever win against Angel City FC while Real Salt Lake dominated Portland at home. The double header brought electric energy to Utah soccer fans and showcased homegrown talent shining on the field.
A Republican lawmaker in deep-red Utah sparked a clean energy movement that's now spreading to 30 states. Inspired by Europe's "balcony solar" success, his simple idea could make renewable energy accessible to millions of renters and homeowners.
Utah just became the first state to legalize plug-in solar panels, and 30 other states are racing to follow. These affordable balcony panels let anyone generate clean energy without spending $30,000 on rooftop installations.
Ten Utah teachers just received grants totaling $40,000 to bring their most creative classroom ideas to life. The awards, presented by Utah's First Lady and a former Miss America, will fund projects ranging from STEM programs to literacy initiatives.
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.
Americans are installing cheap DIY solar panels on their balconies and backyards to slash electricity bills by up to 20%. Following Utah's trailblazing legislation, 28 states are now drafting laws to make these $2,000 systems easier to install without utility red tape.
A Republican lawmaker in Utah read about balcony solar panels in Europe and launched a movement that's now spreading across America. Thirty states have drafted bills to make affordable, portable solar power accessible to renters and homeowners alike.
Sixteen Utah communities just made history by adopting a groundbreaking program that gives residents the power to choose renewable energy. After a decade of grassroots organizing, hundreds of thousands of customers will soon access affordable clean electricity by default.
After seven years of planning, Utah regulators approved a groundbreaking program that lets 19 communities power their cities with renewable energy. Residents can support clean energy for just $4 a month starting in 2027.
For the first time ever, solar panels generated more electricity in Utah than coal, natural gas, or any other source. The clean energy milestone is creating thousands of jobs while clearing the air.
In coal-country Utah, 19 communities are joining forces to power nearly 300,000 homes with renewable energy by 2030. Even Coalville, a town literally named after its mining past, is betting its future on solar and wind.
Sixteen Utah communities just locked in a plan to power hundreds of thousands of homes with new wind, solar, and geothermal energy by 2029. Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Park City are leading a voluntary program that lets residents invest $4 monthly in local renewable power.
A massive renewable energy project in Utah is about to start producing enough green hydrogen to power California when the grid needs it most. The facility can store more energy than every battery in America combined.
Three Utah volunteers flew to Hawaii last weekend to help hundreds displaced by severe flooding that turned roads into rivers and forced over 230 rescues. The Red Cross operated 18 shelters at the height of the crisis, with more Utah teams now on standby.
Patrick Wiggins just spotted his 10th supernova from his backyard observatory in Utah, joining an elite club typically reserved for large institutions and professional astronomers. The stellar explosion happened 40 to 50 million years ago, but its light just reached Earth.
Nearly a quarter of Utah's Rocky Mountain Power customers will soon get electricity from solar and wind instead of fossil fuels. It's the nation's first large-scale community clean energy program, launching after five years of planning.
Gladys Gonzalez turned her own struggle as a Colombian immigrant into a mission that helped thousands of Utah entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Her legacy at the Suazo Business Center now spans three generations of business owners.
For the first time ever, Utah generated more electricity from solar panels than any other source in May 2026. The milestone signals major wins for clean air, jobs, and the state's economy.
Utah just committed $5.1 million to save 33 at-risk species before they need federal protection. The state's proactive strategy has already prevented 20 species from endangered listings and helped five others recover.
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