Office of Energy Development
OVERVIEW In 2010 Governor Herbert released his 10-Year Strategic Energy Plan, the first recommendation of which was the creation of an office dedicated solely to the development of Utah’s energy resources. In the 2011 General Session, the Utah State Legislature created the Utah Office of Energy Development, and tasked it with implementing state energy policy, facilitating the development of the state’s conventional and alternative energy resources, and promoting energy education and outreach. In April of 2011 Samantha Mary Julian, formerly of GOED, was appointed director of the newly formed office, and she immediately set about repositioning the office toward the advancement of the Governor’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. The Office of Energy Development’s (OED) vision is “to serve as the primary resource for advancing energy development in Utah,” and its mission is “to provide leadership in the balanced development of Utah’s abundant energy resources through public and private partnership for economic prosperity, energy independence, and a reliable, affordable energy supply.” OED will advance these broad goals through the following Strategic Objectives: creation and implementation of policy for the Governor, Legislature, and State; assisting industry; building relationships; pursuing funding opportunities; and promoting energy education. OED has staff dedicated to the promotion of Conventional, Unconventional, Renewable, and Energy Efficiency resources, and has a number of development tools that will be critical to Wolverine Oil and Gas drill rig at the Covenant Field in Utah’s energy future. central Utah, near Sigurd.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2012 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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