Office of Energy Development
Overview U.C.A 63M-4 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 and mineral 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 administering post-performance tax credits and other development incentives. OED’s Mission is to advance Utah’s diverse energy and minerals sector through planning, policy, and direct engagement with the private sector; and thereby to foster economic growth through energy development and conservation activities and through the provision of affordable, reliable energy. OED is led by Dr. Laura Nelson, and the office works closely with Cody Stewart, Energy Advisor to Governor Gary R. Herbert.
The Governor’s Utah Energy Development Summit OED annually hosts the Governor’s Utah Energy Development Summit, which grew to become the largest event of its kind in the west in just three years. The 2015 Summit drew more than 1,100 energy stakeholders and 413 organizations participated in the event, featuring 12 breakout sessions and more than 63 energy experts from around the world. Each year the Summit provides networking and messaging opportunities for business, educational opportunities for non-profits and A group of stakeholders including OED and the the public, and a productive Economic Development Corporation of Utah visited policy dialogue for state leg- the Red Hills Renewable Energy Park in Iron County. islators and others. Overall, The 80 megawatt project, developed by SCATEC the Summit is instrumental Solar, will be one of the first utility scale solar projects in identifying trends in energy to be constructed in the state. Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2015 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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