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Salt Lake Chamber recognized for clean-energy initiatives

Salt Lake Tribune

Alternatives » Organization one of 10 singled out in new report.

Salt Lake City residents know that during a bad day in January the muck in the air can be so bad, it’s almost like you can’t breathe.

So, the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce put a plan into action that recognizes area businesses that help clean up the putrid smog.

Summit County residents shine light on going solar

Deseret News

PARK CITY — Summit County residents have launched a community-led initiative to get homeowners to tap into solar power, getting a contractor on board who will shave the price on a bulk purchase.

An event to highlight the effort and share information is slated for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive.

Energy summit Policies make Utahns the losers

Salt Lake Tribune

Gov. Gary Herbert’s energy summit this week was not about promoting job growth or economic development. Not really.

Christopher Thomas: Utah falls far behind in renewables

Salt Lake Tribune

 When Gov. Gary Herbert issued his Ten Year Energy Plan in March 2011, he claimed that, "Utah is at the very forefront of the nation — and oftentimes the world — in developing alternative and renewable energy technologies."

Gov. Herbert’s summit to explore Utah’s energy future

Salt Lake Tribune

Hundreds of energy industry professionals, scientists and policy experts are gathering in Salt Lake City this week for Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s Energy Development Summit, an annual forum addressing some of the energy issues confronting the Intermountain West.

“This conversation will help position Utah for an exciting energy future that embraces a diversity of resources and proceeds with a dual focus on responsible practices and economic growth,” Herbert’s office said in a news release.