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Utah data centers are struggling to secure sufficient power from Rocky Mountain Power, leading developers like Joule Capital Partners to construct their own natural gas plants. With energy demand projected to reach up to four times current consumption, state officials have considered nuclear power as a cleaner energy source.

However, the reliance on fossil fuels raises air quality concerns amid ongoing environmental challenges. Legislation passed last year allows energy-intensive companies to build their own power generation facilities. Despite some support for renewable energy, state plans indicate little new solar or wind capacity in the near future, leaving data centers to continue relying on natural gas and diesel generators.