The US electric grid, which began operations over 100 years ago, is the largest industrial machine in the nation. It contributes 30% of all US Greenhouse Gas emissions, and in 2015 generated 4 trillion kilowatt hours of electricity. To date, the electricity industry has been one of the slowest industries to innovate. Now, with rapidly emerging technologies, declining prices and demand for cleaner resources, we have the opportunity to revamp and decarbonize our electric system. Learn about pricing trends for renewable energy, and growth trends nationwide for renewables, energy efficiency, storage technology, and how these trends are impacting Utah.