The Bureau of Land Management is considering allowing e-bikes on more mountain bike trails in the deserts surrounding Moab, Utah. While it’s good that the Moab Field Office is considering this, there’s one problem: officials are only considering Class 1 e-bikes. There are good reasons for this, but we need … [continued]
Last month, I reported on Rocky Mountain Power and Electrify America’s progress on a charging station in Moab, Utah, right around the corner from Arches National Park. Now, the station is open for business! We don’t typically report on the opening of every new charging station, as that’s happening a … [continued]
One of the big reasons to get away from the city is to see the magic of the night sky in all of its glory. Away from the bright lights, you can see things like the Milky Way, the zodiacal glow, and even a cool spot in the sky called … [continued]
One of the challenges of riding e-bikes is that they kind of fit into a weird grey area. They’re bikes, but they aren’t allowed on many bike trails. Worse, the Class 2 and 3 bikes often don’t have enough power to run on regular trails that are dominated by trucks, … [continued]
The Bureau of Land Management’s office in Moab, Utah, recently announced that it’s closing a significant portion of the trails in the area. This, of course, is a decision sure to enrage the off-road community and please environmentalists, but there’s a deeper technology issue at play that the Bureau of … [continued]
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, Moab, Utah is quickly becoming an important destination for EV owners looking to take a vacation. With its stunning red rock landscape and wide variety of outdoor activities, Moab offers something for everyone. Local governments and businesses haven’t completely overlooked … [continued]
We’re getting to the point where electric trucks and true SUVs (on actual truck platforms) are nothing new. We still haven’t seen a single customer-owned Cybertruck after years of anticipation, but Rivian and Ford both have normal electric truck offerings in customer’s hands and there’s a Hummer EV (in both … [continued]
To preserve its unique natural environment and the regional economy, Moab and other Utah cities have created a pathway to procure 100% renewable power by 2030. For this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell talks with Moab Sustainability Director Mila Dunbar-Irwin and City … [continued]
Utah Communities Take Advantage of New Bill to Pave the Way to a Clean Energy Future.
The city of Moab, Utah—with a population of only 5,325 and a per capita income of $23,586 — recently committed to 100-percent renewable electricity by 2032. Moab may not have the financial resources of Aspen or Park City, but it shares the same commitment to preserving the environment.
