The bill, sponsored by House Majority Leader Kevin Garn, is supported by popular Governor Jon Huntsman Jr., who is also a Republican.

The US Energy Department has identified Utah as one of the 10 states with the most potential for geothermal, solar and wind energy development.

The bill attempts to create conditions to lure investors that are competitive with those being offered by neighboring Nevada, California, Texas and other states with aggressive clean energy programs, according to a copy of the bill obtained by Recharge.

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