Office of Energy Development
Overview The Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED) is responsible for implementing the state energy policy (63M-4-301) and the Governor’s energy priorities. OED works to advance the development of the state’s conventional and alternative energy resources and promotes energy education and outreach. OED does so by convening diverse stakeholders to coordinate shared development and conservation goals, engaging in active energy planning, promoting and implementing policy measures, and the administering of post-performance tax credits and other development incentives.
The Governor’s Energy Development Summit The Governor’s Office of Energy Development annually hosts the Governor’s Energy Development Summit, which has become the largest event of its kindi n the Westi n just three years. In 2014 more than 1,200 energy stakeholders and 380 organizations participated in the event,which featured16 break-out sessions and more than 85 expertspeakers from around the world. Each year the Summit provides
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Research and policy analyst, Dr. Peter Ashcroft, examines oil-rich rock at US Oil Sands site.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2014 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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