News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Old-fashioned relationships aren’t so old-fashioned. Lt. Gov. Henderson sat down with leaders from rural Utah and international businesses at the One Utah Summit to discuss how strong connections benefit everyone. From local main streets to international markets, people choose to do business with people they trust.

Lt. Gov. Henderson joined U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy and Valar Atomics CEO Isaiah Taylor to talk about nuclear energy as an option for Utah and beyond. Governor Cox hosted the Operation Gigawatt Summit, bringing together government, business and community leaders. They formed partnerships and talked about energy opportunities for our state, the nation, and the world.

The Deer Creek Reservoir Intake Project used barges and cranes, scuba divers, and an intricate interconnection of cement slabs to upgrade the dam, instead of draining the reservoir. It is a feat of engineering innovation. This project helps shore up a long-term water supply for Utahns.

Utah is the energy state. This tour highlighted some of the innovative approaches Utah companies are taking to invest in our energy future, today.

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joined Gov. Spencer Cox to announce the evaluation of a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Tooele County. It would be an important step in Utah reaching energy superabundance.