SALT LAKE CITY – For the second year in a row, Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) has officially proclaimed September 23-27, 2024, as Clean Energy Week in Utah. This proclamation was issued in conjunction with the 8th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).  

“I commend Governor Cox for recognizing Clean Energy Week in Utah,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW. “Advancing clean energy projects across the country is not only good environmental stewardship, but it is also economically prudent as it spurs the creation of jobs in local communities and strengthens state economies all while providing affordable, reliable clean energy to residents. Governor Cox understands this, and I am encouraged by Utah’s potential to lead the rest of the nation in clean energy innovation and investment.” 

“Utah is committed to advancing affordable, reliable and clean energy through an ‘all-of-the-above’ market-based approach to developing Utah’s high-quality renewable solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass and energy storage resources, as well as driving advanced technology and infrastructure to utilize more cleanly and efficiently its abundant fossil and nuclear resources,” Governor Cox stated in the proclamation.  

As Governor Cox’s proclamation highlights, 20 percent of Utah’s electricity generation comes from renewable resources, and Utah is one of seven states with utility-scale electricity generation from geothermal sources. In addition, the state is home to the nation’s only operating uranium ore mill.  

Last year, Governor Cox was among the 37 governors and 49 municipalities that issued proclamations to recognize Clean Energy Week. Learn more about the state proclamations here. 

Founded in 2017, NCEW serves as a bipartisan forum convening clean energy leaders and advocates from across the country. The week features dynamic programming, including the Policymakers Symposium—a free, two-day in-person event that spotlights elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade association voices who are committed to promoting clean energy. 

For more details on NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policymakers Symposium, please visit the NCEW website at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.