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Utahns are using a lot of power, but it's not as dirty as it used to be.
When it comes to energy, it's hard to know where Utah's head is.
Hit: Power Corrupts When it comes to energy, it's hard to know where Utah's head is. But we'll take a win, no matter how small. Utahns are consuming more electricity than ever—but in the same breath, they're not generating as many emissions. In the early 2000s, coal accounted for almost 60% of total energy production.
Because coal-fired plants continue a death spiral—despite the Legislature's attempts to resuscitate the industry—coal now accounts for only 47%. Solar and natural gas have filled in the need, and nuclear—despite considerable hurdles—is on the horizon.
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