IPA has been modernising parts of its transmission system as part of the IPP Renewed Project
The initiative leverages the IPP site’s existing infrastructure, aiming to create a clean energy hub with potential synergies alongside IPA’s renewable energy and grid stabilization technologies. The project emphasizes collaboration with local, state, and regional stakeholders while prioritizing rural economic development and job creation in Utah. It aligns with Governor Spencer Cox’s Operation Gigawatt, launched in October, which seeks to double Utah’s power production over the next decade to meet growing energy demands.
Emy Lesofski, director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, stated: “The project is aligned with Governor Spencer Cox's Operation Gigawatt initiative and seeks to address increasing demand for electrification of society and energy-intensive industries critical to maintaining our quality of life.”
Cameron Cowan, General Manager of the Intermountain Power Agency, highlighted the site’s suitability, saying: “EnergySolutions is a Utah-based nuclear company with the background and capability to facilitate evaluating this unique opportunity. We look forward to working together on this initiative.”
Ken Robuck, President and CEO of EnergySolutions, expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting: “By adding new advanced nuclear technology to the existing renewable and hydrogen initiatives, we aim to provide a stable, decarbonised power supply that meets the needs of the state of Utah and the region.”
EnergySolutions, known for nuclear decommissioning, waste processing, and disposal, operates facilities in Clive, Utah, and Barnwell County, South Carolina. In June 2023, the company announced plans to explore its owned former nuclear sites for future power plants. In December, it partnered with Terrestrial Energy to evaluate deploying Integral Molten Salt Reactors at its sites.
The Intermountain Power Agency, established in 1977, operates the IPP, a coal-fired power station with an 1800 MWe capacity, serving municipalities, cooperatives, and a utility in Utah and southern California. IPA is currently developing IPP Renewed, a project featuring natural gas units with hydrogen capabilities for 840 MWe, set for completion this year. The collaboration with EnergySolutions positions Utah as a leader in innovative, sustainable energy solutions.
