I see the program as a win for the county, taxpayers, and the environment all at the same time.” More than 30,000 Blue Sky participants reside in Salt Lake County, making it the highest Blue Sky supporter region in Rocky Mountain Power’s territory. “The Blue Sky program allows our Salt Lake County operations to be more sustainable. “As the mayor of Salt Lake County, I need to keep a balanced budget while addressing residents’ expectations of protecting the environment,” says Mayor Jenny Wilson. “We truly focus on creating beautiful, environmentally-friendly spaces where individuals of all backgrounds can come together to recreate and simply connect and enjoy one another.” Salt Lake County We’ll send you home stronger,’” says Dustin Buckthal, the owner of The Front. The company partners with several nonprofit agencies that work toward positively impacting our communities and matching member donations. Between its Blue Sky participation and on-site solar generation, The Front can claim that 100 percent of its electricity usage is derived from renewable energy sources at the Salt Lake City location. The Front has been a Blue Sky Visionary Partner since 2007. The Front is more than a climbing gym, fitness center, or café-it’s a gathering place for enthusiasts with interests focused on community sustainability and a hub for glass and battery recycling, promoting electric vehicles and emission-free transportation. This year’s small business Legacy Award goes to The Front Climbing Club with locations in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and South Salt Lake.

Blue Sky participants are proud to call WSU a Legacy Partner. Their message and actions play a critical role in how we view and respond to climate crises ahead. WSU is influencing the leaders of our future, and their accomplishments are valued by more than 29,000 local and international students and 2,800 employees as they pave a path for others to follow. A Blue Sky Legacy Award aims to recognize organizations and citizens that promote, educate, and set an example for the communities they serve. The Blue Sky Program has been part of its mission from the beginning. To date, WSU has cut its electricity consumption by 37 percent, natural gas consumption by 48 percent, and reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions footprint by 63 percent. Since 2007, Weber State University (WSU) has been working toward its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050-and they are a decade ahead of schedule. The Varex Salt Lake campus also has an employee garden with about 35 active participants and hosts employee sustainability fairs. Varex manages a significant recycling program, encourages employees to utilize alternative modes of transportation that minimize single-passenger vehicles, and even provides free, on-site electric vehicle charging options. As Varex’s Sustainability Manager Jordan Larson says, the message is simple: “Renewable energy is for everyone.” Varex Imaging’s annual participation in Blue Sky has the equivalent environmental impact of removing more than 400 gas-powered vehicles from the highways. As the largest independent provider of x-ray technology in the world, the Salt Lake City-based company supports and promotes the adoption of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable business practices. Varex Imaging is recognized for maintaining a 13-year Visionary Partnership with the Blue Sky Program. Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky Legacy Awards Varex Imaging

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