Energy Code

Supported looking to future energy solutions and AI demands but shared concerns regarding small modular nuclear reactors.

Spoke on behalf of HEAL Utah urging the commission to reject SMR zoning changes due to financial risks, radioactive waste, and health hazards.

Questioned whether tabling SMRs sends a bad message about long-term investment while noting the lack of current infrastructure.

Expressed deep concerns about fast-tracking nuclear energy without fully understanding safety risks or potential health impacts.

Highlighted insurance limitations for nuclear accidents, childhood cancer risks near plants, and questioned why the city should supply power for private data centers.

Argued that nuclear energy is a dangerous and rushed solution for data center power and emphasized potential risks to local water and families.

Expressed appreciation for the commission's balanced discussion and remained undecided on the proposal.

Read comments on behalf of Elba Maria Perez regarding federal lawsuits, lack of evacuation routes, mining pollution, and waste storage.

Spoke on behalf of the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance requesting wildlife mitigation, and as a resident criticizing rushed code changes.

Raised concerns about transporting nuclear fuel down two-lane roads near schools and the risks of a nuclear facility in a residential area.

Urged the commission to take no action on nuclear energy, expressing confidence in future national energy independence under new leadership.