Utah Code § 79-6-1004: Utah San Rafael Energy Lab established -- Lab director.

(1) There is established within the office a program and facility known as the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab to facilitate innovative energy research and development projects.

(2) The lab shall:

(a) receive and evaluate project proposals;

(b) submit recommendations to the board for approval regarding specific project proposals based on the lab's evaluation;

(c) conduct innovative energy technology research and development projects that have commercialization potential and support the state's energy policy goals;

(d) enter into financial contracts with entities seeking to use the lab, with revenues deposited into the Utah Energy Research Fund created in Section 79-6-1002;

(e) assess the viability of emerging energy solutions for deployment within the state, considering:

(i) cost-effectiveness;

(ii) dispatchability;

(iii) sustainability;

(iv) reliability; and

(v) environmental impact;

(f) provide analysis and recommendations to policymakers regarding energy system planning, infrastructure needs, and the value of different energy initiatives being considered within the state; and

(g) collaborate with universities, industry partners, entrepreneurs, community representatives, and other research entities.