Community Clean Energy Program
A new city ordinance (Title 9, Chapter 50) joining Utah Renewable Communities so nearly all homes and businesses are automatically enrolled in clean energy through their Rocky Mountain Power bill, with an opt-out. Staying enrolled adds a fee to the bill. Adopted April 21, 2026 as Ordinance 17.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
April 14, 2026 · City Council work session
Community Clean Energy Program ordinance
Discussed
Staff described a proposal to enact Title 9, Chapter 50 of the city code so nearly all homes and businesses in the city would be automatically enrolled in the Community Clean Energy program (Utah Renewable Communities) through their Rocky Mountain Power bill, with the option to opt out. Staff covered proposed rates, opt-out rules, low-income benefits, implementation timelines and a Budget Amendment No. 5 request for startup costs. Council members voiced support. Staff clarified that a $30 termination fee would go to Rocky Mountain Power to help stabilize rates, with a 60-day notice period before it applies to customers moving in or out of participating communities.
- Proposed: new Title 9, Chapter 50, Salt Lake City Code
- Public hearing set for April 21 at 7 p.m.
April 21, 2026 · City Council
Community Clean Energy Program ordinance
Approved · 5-0
After a public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance 17 of 2026, enacting Title 9, Chapter 50 of the city code to enroll homes and businesses in the Community Clean Energy program (Utah Renewable Communities) through Rocky Mountain Power bills, with an opt-out. Josh Craft of Utah Clean Energy spoke in favor, citing wider renewable access, lower emissions and an affordable opt-out. Council Members Petro and Wharton thanked Council Member Dugan for leading the effort, and Dugan thanked staff and participating communities.