This bill shifts costs to Utahns for wildfire insurance claims and keeping coal plants running

Opponents warn that SB224 would raise costs for Rocky Mountain Power ratepayers.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Huntington coal-fired power plant in Emery County is shown in 2022. The Utah Legislature is considering a bill to keep it and the nearby Hunter plant running by shifting more costs and risk to Utah customers of Rocky Mountain Power.

This bill shifts costs to Utahns for wildfire insurance claims and keeping coal plants running

Opponents warn that SB224 would raise costs for Rocky Mountain Power ratepayers.

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