This represents a major opportunity for Utah to transition to a reliable, lower carbon fuel and the state has already shown it plans to do just that. Per the, “Utah’s Strategic Energy Plan expects natural gas-fired generation will replace coal and will back up intermittent generation from renewables like wind and solar power.”
Natural gas can be the backbone of Utah’s power grid, supplying electricity even when the sun goes down and the wind stops blowing. Another big advantage is that, on average, fuel switching to natural gasin electricity generation. American natural gas is key to helping build a reliable, sustainable energy system.
Policymakers in Salt Lake City recognize the power of American natural gas and our industry stands ready to make it a bigger part of the Beehive State’s energy plans.