Rocky Mountain Power’s latest plan shows more investment in fossil fuels for the foreseeable future

Rocky Mountain Power's recently released long-term energy plan has drawn criticism for its continued reliance on fossil fuels, with little to no new investment in renewable energy sources. This decision has sparked outrage among clean energy advocates, who argue that the utility's approach runs counter to Utah Governor Spencer Cox's "Operation Gigawatt" initiative, which aims to attract high-tech businesses and data centers to the state with promises of clean, abundant energy. On April 1, 2025, protesters gathered outside Rocky Mountain Power's corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City. The "Monopoly-themed" rally was organized to highlight concerns over utility-driven rate hikes and perceived obstacles to renewable energy development. Critics contend that the utility's plan undermines efforts to transition to a cleaner energy grid and could jeopardize the state's economic development goals, including attracting energy-intensive industries like data centers.