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A $1.1 billion energy center set to power up next week in Emery County

By etvnews.com · June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of industrial electrical components on the dry Utah desert ground with the silhouette of a massive energy facility under a twilight sky in Emery County.
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Utah News spotted this story published June 16, 2026 at etvnews.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

EMERY COUNTY – On June 13, the Green River Energy Center held an open house for the public to tour the facility and learn about its massive 1,900-acre facility and how it operates. The attendees were welcomed by Theresa Foxley, the chief of staff at rPlus Energies, who gave a brief overview of the company.

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