WSU partnership brings e-bike savings to northern Utah residents
September 21, 2026
OGDEN, Utah — Commuters across five northern Utah counties can receive up to $800 off an electric bike this week.
Weber State University’s Sustainability Practices and Research Center, or SPARC, is partnering with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to offer $400 to $800 e-bike vouchers from Sept. 21–25.
Residents 18 years or older in Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah counties may qualify. Applicants can check eligibility and begin the application process on the e-bike program website.
“E-bikes are an excellent alternative to commuting by car,” said Joshua Taylor, SPARC community outreach coordinator. “They reduce emissions and improve air quality. Students and residents have let us know they hope to use these vouchers to gain access to cleaner, healthier, more affordable transportation.”
There are 50 vouchers available through the e-bike program. Eligible applicants will be selected by lottery and notified after Sept. 25.
“Every e-bike trip is one less gas-powered car on the road,” said Bryce Bird, Utah Division of Air Quality director. “Teaming up with Weber State helps us get these bikes directly into the community so we can make a real, measurable dent in our air quality.”
Weber State is known for long-term, cost-cutting sustainability solutions. Over the past 20 years, the university has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half, saving over $30 million in utility costs. WSU is on track to be carbon neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of the original commitment made in 2007.
The university also helps show what’s possible on a residential level. In spring 2026, SPARC opened the Weber State Sustainability Home on Quincy Avenue in Ogden, providing a place for community members to enjoy workshops, one-on-one energy consultations, and tour a fully net-zero home.
SPARC also offers year-round community support and other discounted — or often free — resources to help empower and educate others about how to build a healthier, more resilient future.
“As a sustainability leader, Weber State is ensuring our commitments extend beyond campus,” said Bonnie Christiansen, Sustainability Programs and Community Engagement senior manager. “The e-bike program is one way Weber State is helping our community and region strive toward reducing emissions and improving our air quality.”
The e-bike vouchers are funded through the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Once an applicant is approved for a voucher, they'll have four weeks to visit a qualifying store to make their purchase. Visit the e-bike program website for a list of bike stores and other frequently asked questions.
Author:
Marketing & Communications
Contact:
Rachel Badali, Public Relations Director
801-626-7948, rachelbadali@weber.edu
