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Keep an eye on your mailbox (or your inbox), Rocky Mountain Power is notifying customers in 16 Utah communities, about a new Clean Energy Program launching in January 2027. It’ll add $4 to your monthly electric bill. Here’s what you should know.

• Why now? The Utah Renewable Communities program has been years in the making, beginning with legislation passed in 2019. The Utah Public Service Commission finally approved it in March, clearing the way for communities to formally sign on. [KSL]
• Where’s the money going? Toward building new renewable energy projects, like solar, wind, geothermal, or hydroelectric power, plus the admin costs of running the program. No specific projects have been selected yet, but RMP told us they would be sited in Utah. The long-term goal is to generate enough renewable electricity to match the annual electricity use in participating communities. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
• Will the $4 charge go up? Possibly. RMP told us the monthly charge isn’t set in stone. It could increase or decrease once a year, depending on project costs, how many customers participate, and other factors. Though, any changes would need approval from the Utah Public Service Commission. [City cast Salt Lake 🎧]
• Can you opt out? Yes, but there’s a deadline. Customers will be automatically enrolled unless they opt out by Dec 31. If you opt out before April 30, 2027, you don’t have to pay the one-time $30 exit fee. Households enrolled in the Home Electric Lifeline Program (for low-income customers) can participate in the program at no cost. [Salt Lake City]

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West Side Newspaper To End

After 25 years of telling Salt Lake City’s west-side stories, The West View newspaper is shutting down, citing printing costs and a shortage of volunteer writers. Its final edition comes out today. [Salt Lake Tribune]

A Record Number of Trans Flags

Trans Awareness Week kicks off this Friday, Nov. 13 and this year Project Rainbow Utah delivered a record 1,701 transgender flags to homes across the state. [FOX 13]

Big Bee Sculptures Appear Around SLC

Seven giant bee sculptures are starting to pop up around Salt Lake City. Each will be designed to celebrate a different City Council district and its neighborhoods ahead of next year’s Salt Lake Temple open house. [KSL]

Register For Your Turkey Trots

Have you signed up for your annual run? Registration is open for the City Creek Cold Turkey Run, a 6K race on Thanksgiving Day. It tends to sell out every year, so don’t wait to snag your spot! [SportsAmEvents]