As Utah approves settlement with Rocky Mountain Power, advocates worry about transparency

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,098

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The Utah Public Service Commission has approved a settlement with Rocky Mountain Power, solving a rare rate increase proposal dispute that reached the Utah Supreme Court.

Many eyes have been following the controversy-filled process, including Utah’s top elected officials. That includes Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, who ended up switching his past pointed remarks against the utility’s proposal to an approving nod on social media, calling the settlement “an encouraging step for Utah families and …

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