The Salt Lake City Council has passed an ordinance allowing the city to formally join the Community Clean Energy Program. This partnership includes Rocky Mountain Power and 18 other Utah communities, focused on expanding access to net-100% renewable electricity.
Through this action, nearly all Rocky Mountain Power customers in Salt Lake City will have access to a new clean energy option without needing to change providers or install rooftop solar.
Mayor Erin Mendenhall stated that this represents a major step toward the city's goal of achieving net-100% renewable electricity, providing residents and businesses a practical way to participate in a more resilient future.
Council Member Dan Dugan, who serves as chair for the Utah Renewable Communities Board, noted that the program is a win for communities across Utah. He indicated high demand for renewable energy resources within the Rocky Mountain Power network.
The program works by matching participants' electricity use with new clean energy added to the grid over time. This process continues until every unit of electricity used by a participating customer is matched by clean energy generation, helping expand generation while maintaining grid reliability.
The Community Clean Energy Program resulted from multi-year collaboration between Rocky Mountain Power and Utah Renewable Communities. Following state legislation via HB 411, the Utah Public Service Commission formally approved the program on March 4, 2026.
For residential customers, the cost is $4 per month, though income-qualified customers can participate at no additional cost through Rocky Mountain Power assistance programs. For non-residential customers, costs vary based on usage; for instance, a medium-sized office building using 6,880 kWh might see an increase of approximately $42.
Most customers will be automatically enrolled starting in early 2027, with mailed and digital notices sent out in late 2026. While customers may opt out at any time, a $30 fee applies to residential customers after the first six months following their initial notice.
Eligibility extends to most residential and non-residential customers, including renters who pay their own electricity bills. However, customers on the Schedule 135 net metering schedule are ineligible due to state law.
Additional information can be found at link.slc.gov/clean-energy.
