Economic development
If you're looking to move or expand your company — whether it's to be near materials you need for manufacturing, or closer to end users of your product — we can help. We have spent the past century building relationships throughout the West.
Some of the services we offer are outlined below. To learn more:
- See our Economic Development Brochure
- Contact one of our Economic Development Managers
- Utah: Michael Lange
- Wyoming: Colin McKee
- Idaho: Tim Solomon
Partner with us to meet your goals
Business retention and expansion
Business development resources
Community consulting
Service area
Houweling's Tomatoes
The 28-acre Houweling’s Tomatoes greenhouse in Mona, Utah, draws some of its heat and plant-nourishing carbon dioxide from the flue of our nearby Currant Creek Power Plant. Houweling's is also saving nearly $500,000 in annual energy costs with energy upgrades made through our Wattsmart Business program.
The Point
The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority and Rocky Mountain Power announced a landmark agreement to establish The Point as a global model for sustainable development. The agreement outlines ambitious goals for environmentally sustainable energy practices that will reduce emissions and energy use.
Wattsmart® Business success stories
Ash Grove Cement
The ongoing partnership between Wattsmart® Business and the Ash Grove Cement plant in Leamington, Utah, has delivered significant energy savings, improved efficiency, and reduced maintenance labor.
BD
Global medical technology manufacturer BD counts on the Wattsmart® Business program to identify and help complete energy-savings opportunities throughout the company’s facility in Sandy, Utah.
Watkins Distributing
Wattsmart® Business has helped improve lighting, energy efficiency, maintenance requirements, overall costs and employee morale at the Watkins Distributing warehouse in Idaho Falls, Idaho.