Year in Review: The Utah Department of Commerce's 2025 highlights.

Year in Review: The Utah Department of Commerce’s 2025 highlights

Strengthening trust in Utah’s commercial activities and protecting consumers was the driving commitment behind every milestone the Department of Commerce achieved in 2025. This past year saw us launch the Office of the Homeowners’ Association and host the Utah AI Summit, successes that clearly mark 2025 as a landmark year for our department. These achievements are a testament to our …

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NEWS RELEASE: Public Service Commission’s Order Approves Reduced Rate Increase for Rocky Mountain Power

Salt Lake City, UT—Today, the Public Service Commission issued an order that approved a general rate increase for Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) of $87.2 million, which marks a significant reduction of $243 million from the utility’s final request. RMP sought $330.2 million, a decrease from its original ask of $667 million. The advocacy of Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of …

Chris Parker, Governor Cox, Margaret Busse and Michele Beck at a law signing.

NEWS RELEASE: Governor Cox Signs Bill for Utility Assistance for Low-Income Utahns

Utahns can apply now SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns most vulnerable to energy price spikes and inflation will now receive more support. Low-income utility customers will benefit from $12 million in assistance. “We support these opportunities anytime we can expand assistance to help Utahans struggling to make ends meet,” said Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Busse. Today, Governor …

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Power Outages in Utah

We are approaching the 1 Year Anniversary of the great “Wind Storm” that hit Utah September 6th, 2020. As many will remember 200,000 homes and businesses lost electrical power, thousands of trees were toppled and 4,700 residents were without power for almost a week. The Department of Commerce has asked our Division of Public Utilities to give us the information …