Utah energy and electricity

The fact is the EIA Rocky Mountain regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Utah policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Utah statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Rocky Mountain regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

enacts provisions related to permitting and right-of-way coordination for certain oil and gas infrastructure; reduces the rate of the motor fuel tax; requires refineries to report to the Office of Energy Development regarding production; provides guidelines regarding information and data reported by refineries to the Office of Energy Development;

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

creates the Nuclear Energy Consortium within the Office of Energy Development (office) and establishes its membership and duties; establishes a process for designating electrical energy development zones; creates the Electrical Energy Development Investment Fund and provides for its administration;

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

2.Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasingSection 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1003) is amended by adding at the end the following:(h)Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing(1)Requirement to process applicationsNotwithstanding the existence of any pending civil action that affects an application for a geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or any other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease, the Secretary shall, unless a United States Federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the applicable geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization, approve and issue, or deny, each such application not later than 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable Federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code.(2)No new authority for Federal courtsNothing in this subsection shall be construed as modifying any existing authority of a Federal court to vacate or provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization.(3)Definition of authorizationIn this subsection, the term authorization means any license, permit, approval, finding, determination, or other administrative decision issued by a Federal agency, or any interagency consultation, that is required or authorized under Federal law or regulations in order to site, construct, reconstruct, or commence operations of a geothermal project administered by a Federal agency.. May 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

The fact is the EIA Rocky Mountain regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Utah policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Utah statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Rocky Mountain regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

164.Western Refined Fuel Storage Reserve (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Refined Fuel Storage ReserveThe term Refined Fuel Storage Reserve means a storage facility that— (A)is a salt cavern formation; and (B)is capable of storing refined petroleum products. (2)Refined petroleum productThe term refined petroleum product means gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. (3)Western StateThe term Western State means the States of Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. (b)Establishment (1)In generalNot later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026, the Secretary shall establish a Refined Fuel Storage Reserve for the storage of refined petroleum products as part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, pursuant to— (A)the authority of the Secretary under section 159(f) to address energy supply and transportation vulnerabilities in Western States, in accordance with Executive Order 14156 (90 Fed. Reg. 8433; relating to declaring a national energy emergency); and (B)this Act. (2)Requirements (A)Identification and selectionIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (i)identify existing or potential storage locations in Western States suitable to establish a Refined Fuel Storage Reserve, taking into account— (I)the proximity of existing distribution systems; (II)areas of the United States— (aa)most dependent on imported petroleum products; and (bb)areas of the United States most likely to experience shortages of refined petroleum products; (III)the capability for expeditious distribution of refined petroleum products from the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve to areas of the United States described in subclause (II); and (IV)the cost of establishing the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve— (aa)in the applicable Western State; and (bb)at the applicable storage location; and (ii)select 1 storage location. (B)Existing locationsIn carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable— (i)identify locations suitable for the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve in Western States; and (ii)enter into a contractual arrangement with a public or private entity for the use and operation of a public or private storage location. (c)Fill and maintenance (1)RequirementsDuring the 5 fiscal years following the date of establishment of the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall, in accordance with paragraph (2), fill and maintain the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve at not less than 75 percent of the minimum capacity for each refined petroleum product on an adjusted annual basis using— (A)amounts appropriated by Congress for acquisition, by purchase, of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (B)revenues from emergency or test sales carried out pursuant to section 161. (2)Minimum capacityThe minimum capacity of the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve is— (A)5,000,000 barrels of gasoline; (B)3,000,000 barrels of diesel; and (C)2,000,000 barrels of jet fuel. (d)DrawdownThe Secretary may withdraw refined petroleum products stored in the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve to respond to emergencies, supply disruptions, or any other circumstances consistent with the intent of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or the needs of Western States. (e)State and local government storageThe Secretary shall, as the Secretary determines appropriate, pursue agreements with applicable Western State governments and local governments for storage of non-Federal petroleum products within the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve. (f)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the establishment and operations of the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve, which shall include— (1)an evaluation of— (A)the mechanisms used to carry out the requirements of this section; and (B)other potential mechanisms that could be used in the future to carry out the requirements of this section; (2)the process for purchase or leasing of storage facilities required for the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve, as applicable; and (3)recommendations for future storage of refined petroleum products in the Refined Fuel Storage Reserve, including any administrative actions and legislation necessary to implement the recommendations, as the Secretary determines appropriate..

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

2.Amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures in connection with exploration for or development of geothermal deposits(a)In generalSection 167(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking oil or gas and inserting oil, gas, or geothermal deposits.(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.3.Exception to passive loss limitations for working interests in geothermal properties(a)In generalSection 469(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)in the paragraph heading, by striking oil and gas and inserting oil, gas, and geothermal, and(2)by striking oil or gas each place it appears and inserting oil, gas, or geothermal in each such place.(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

requires an affected electrical utility to analyze surplus interconnection service opportunities in integrated resource plan filings; requires an affected electrical utility to consider surplus interconnection service in the action plan; requires the commission to encourage inclusion of surplus interconnection service in integrated resource plans; and

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

establishes eligibility criteria for state incentives for solar power plants based on land characteristics; provides for reduction of incentives for solar power plants located on certain protected farmland; requires wildlife impact consultation with state or federal agencies for solar power plants; establishes requirements for decommissioning plans and financial assurance for solar power plants; creates a permitting process for solar power plants;

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

requires full cost attribution for supplemental resources in integrated resource plans; establishes requirements for calculating generation capacity; requires an affected electrical utility to include certain designations in the utility's action plan;

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

establishes eligibility criteria for state incentives for solar power plants based on land characteristics; provides for reduction of incentives for solar power plants located on certain protected farmland; requires wildlife impact consultation with state or federal agencies for solar power plants; establishes requirements for decommissioning plans and financial assurance for solar power plants; creates a permitting process for solar power plants;

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

requires the commission to make certain determinations before authorizing the early retirement of an electrical generation facility; and requires the commission to submit an annual report related to requests to retire electric generating units.

Coal share is coal generation divided by Utah in-state electric-industry net generation from EIA Table 5. Coal plants and other utility-scale generating resources concern this mix; small-scale rooftop solar is outside this denominator; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Utah evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

requires consultation with the Division of Wildlife Resources (division) as part of local government approval of utility scale solar and wind power plant projects;