79-6-1004. Utah San Rafael Energy Lab established -- Lab director.
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Effective 5/7/2025
79-6-1004. Utah San Rafael Energy Lab established -- Lab director.
(1)There is established within the office a program and facility known as the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab to facilitate innovative energy research and development projects.
(2)The lab shall:
(a)receive and evaluate project proposals;
(b)submit recommendations to the board for approval regarding specific project proposals based on the lab's evaluation;
(c)conduct innovative energy technology research and development projects that have commercialization potential and support the state's energy policy goals;
(d)enter into financial contracts with entities seeking to use the lab, with revenues deposited into the Utah Energy Research Fund created in Section 79-6-1002 ;
(e)assess the viability of emerging energy solutions for deployment within the state, considering:
(i)cost-effectiveness;
(ii)dispatchability;
(iii)sustainability;
(iv)reliability; and
(v)environmental impact;
(f)provide analysis and recommendations to policymakers regarding energy system planning, infrastructure needs, and the value of different energy initiatives being considered within the state; and
(g)collaborate with universities, industry partners, entrepreneurs, community representatives, and other research entities.
Amended by Chapter 375 , 2025 General Session