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Utah Energy Spotlight: Highlighting innovative energy projects across the Beehive State

May 26, 2026
EVgo and Kroger Expand Fast Charging Partnership, Starting in Salt Lake City In February, the UIPA Clean Ports team braved a snowstorm to celebrate a significant milestone for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure: the opening of EVgo’s newest 12-stall, 350kW fast charging station at Smith’s (845 E 4500 S) in Salt Lake City. This site marks the first operational location in

UIPA Selects SWCA to Lead Clean Ports Workforce Impact Analysis

May 26, 2026
This spring, UIPA’s Clean ports team selected SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) as the contractor to lead the Workforce Impact Analysis at the Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal (SLCIT). This analysis will assess workforce-related impacts and opportunities created by the potential future electrification of vehicles and equipment serving the SLCIT. It forms part of the Climate and Air Quality Planning (CAQP)

Longtime rail project gets green-lit to help reduce crossing delays on Salt Lake’s west side

May 26, 2026
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UIPA Incentive Supports Motorola Solutions’ $100M Expansion in Salt Lake County

May 26, 2026
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North America Today: UIPA Backs Motorola Solutions’ Expansion in Salt Lake County

May 22, 2026
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ABC4: Significant Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays in Salt Lake City

May 22, 2026
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AP News: Significant Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays in Salt Lake City

May 22, 2026
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UIPA Board Supports Beaver County Road Safety Study in Mineral Mountains Project Area

May 21, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved a tax sharing agreement Thursday that will help Beaver County study whether a turning lane is needed at Geothermal Plant Road and SR-257 in the Mineral Mountains Project Area. The agreement allows Beaver County to use $10,000 in collected tax differential toward the $40,000 study. Fervo Energy will contribute the remaining $30,000. The

Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays

May 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS:Kaitlin FelstedCommunications Director, [email protected] Katie RollerVP, Public Affairs, Patriot Rail 904.200.2854 Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays in Salt Lake City Relocating existing SLGW interchange and yard activity farther west will  improve mobility, safety and air quality for nearby neighborhoods SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Today, the Utah Inland Port Authority Board approved

UIPA Board Approves NWQ Funding for Public Safety, Wetland Conservation & Community Priorities

May 21, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board approved funding recommendations on May 21 to direct Salt Lake City-generated project area differential from the Northwest Quadrant toward public safety, wetland conservation, transportation access and water assistance. The approved funding includes $2.5 million for public safety, supporting Salt Lake City’s efforts to increase police presence and improve response in the city’s growing

Motorola Solutions Expands Salt Lake County, Utah, Operations

May 18, 2026
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Utah’s powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University

May 01, 2026
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