In conservative Utah, communities lead the way on renewable energy transition despite federal headwinds
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By David Condos
4d ago· 14 min readenNews
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Summary
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns is demonstrating how communities can transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy despite federal political headwinds. The article highlights local climate action efforts in Coalville, Utah, where communities are finding unique ways to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid, filling the gap left by federal inaction on climate change.
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He has signed executive orders aimed at reviving the coal industry.
As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather.
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way.
