Geothermal Energy in Utah: Massive Potential to Meet Growing Electricity Needs

Authors

• Emily LaBonty
• Kendall Becker, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Logan Mitchell, Utah Clean Energy
• Jennifer Bodine, Utah Clean Energy
• Scott Hotaling, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-25-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

Including more geothermal energy in Utah's energy mix would help address issues of concern for many Utahns: poor air quality, climate change, and the need to support renewable energy research. Geothermal energy, heat from within the Earth, is a renewable energy source that can provide flexible, baseload electricity––like coal or natural gas––but without the climate-warming and polluting effects. This fact sheet provides information about geothermal energy, generating electricity from geothermal energy, and current geothermal projects in Utah.

Recommended Citation

LaBonty, E., Becker, K., Mitchell, L., Bodine, J., & Hotaling, S. (2026). Geothermal energy in Utah: Massive potential to meet growing electricity needs [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.