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West's Energy Future Is Now | Salt Lake City News
Utah Governor Spencer Cox is spearheading a $60 billion Western states initiative to modernize America’s aging electricity grid, preparing for a future where energy demand could surge 15-30% due to AI, EVs, and advanced manufacturing. At the Western Governors Association conference, Cox and allies from Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada endorsed a plan to upgrade 12,000 miles of transmission lines—streamlining cross-state permitting to ensure power reaches where it’s needed. With U.S. energy demand stagnant for decades, this push is seen as a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. Utah is already…
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