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Rocky Mountain Power Rate Deal Settles Dispute | Salt Lake City News
Rocky Mountain Power is nearing a settlement with Utah’s Public Service Commission to avoid a costly legal battle over a proposed 18% rate hike—down from an initial 30% request—while committing to freeze future hikes until 2028 and invest $2.2 billion in grid upgrades. Though the rate bump may be barely noticeable after recent cuts, state leaders like Governor Spencer Cox and Senate President J. Stuart Adams back the deal as essential for keeping energy affordable and reliable for Utah’s growing economy. Critics, including Utah Clean Energy, demand strict oversight to ensure the promised…
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