Schools could reap millions in renewable-energy push

SITLA teams up with businesses on wind, solar and geothermal.

If you think by diving into renewable energy — wind, solar, geothermal — Utah’s trust-lands managers are pursuing a green agenda, you’re right.

But if you think some idealistic environmental vision is driving that push, think again.

The green motivating the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration is money.

SITLA estimates that renewable- and alternative-energy projects could generate millions for the school trust within five years.

"In the last nine months," said John Andrews, SITLA’s associate director, "the level of interest in [renewables] has gone through the roof."

By Patty Henetz | The Salt Lake Tribune

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