Wind, solar and battery systems are significantly cheaper and just as reliable as gas.
Some still say wind and solar can’t provide steady power, are too expensive and are not reliable. That’s simply not backed by the facts. (Deseret News 7/22/25)
A not complicated analysis shows that a mix of wind, solar and battery storage can provide reliable power at 30% less cost than natural gas. This isn’t theoretical — it uses real-world data from Utah and Wyoming for a typical 24-hour period, and real market costs from Lazard’s June 2025 Levelized Cost of Energy report.
Wind power similar to the Wyoming Chokecherry & Sierra Madre projects complements Utah’s solar, and battery storage bridges any gaps. System reliability comes from geographically dispersing equipment so localized weather doesn’t impact the entire system.
You don’t have to take my word for it. A full analysis is available here, and further explained in this summary.
Let the free market choose the solution, without tilting the field toward more expensive gas solutions.
Please urge your state and federal legislators to not block wind, solar and battery development. Let these resources compete fairly. Utah families deserve affordable, reliable electricity, not inflated costs to support outdated systems.
Marc Peterson
Sandy