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Utah's Intermountain Power Project (IPP) has generated $866 million in annual economic activity since its coal plant began operation in the mid-1980s, primarily supplying electricity to Southern California. With California's strict environmental regulations, the state relies on Utah's coal and natural gas plants while transitioning to renewable energy.

A 2015 contract, 'IPP Renewed', aims for 100% hydrogen power by 2045, utilizing underground salt reserves for hydrogen storage. Despite California's 2006 ban on coal power, Utah seeks buyers for its coal units, which require $125 million in updates. Future projects include a potential nuclear energy campus and ongoing upgrades to IPP's transmission infrastructure to accommodate new energy sources.