§ 79-6-1101 — Utah Energy Council -- Creation and purpose.

(1) As used in this part:
(1)(a) "Council" means the Utah Energy Council created in Section 79-6-1101.
(1)(b) "Decommissioned asset" means a project entity asset that:
(1)(b)(i) has been removed from active service by a project entity;
(1)(b)(ii) has been transferred to the council, including:
(1)(b)(ii)(A) transfer of legal title; and
(1)(b)(ii)(B) transfer of operational responsibility; and
(1)(b)(iii) will be operated and managed under the direction of the council.
(1)(c) "Operator" means an entity that:
(1)(c)(i) manages and maintains the daily operations of an electrical generation facility;
(1)(c)(ii) employs the workforce necessary to run the facility;
(1)(c)(iii) procures fuel and other necessary supplies;
(1)(c)(iv) ensures compliance with all applicable regulations; and
(1)(c)(v) maintains the reliability of power generation.
(1)(d) "Project entity" means the same as that term is defined in Section 11-13-103.
(1)(e) "Project entity asset" means the same as that term is defined in Section 11-13-318.
(2) There is created within the office the Utah Energy Council.
(3) The purpose of the council is to facilitate the development of electrical energy generation and transmission projects within the state, including:
(3)(a) power plants;
(3)(b) transmission lines;
(3)(c) energy storage facilities; and
(3)(d) related infrastructure.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 120, 2025 General Session