# Spencer Cox champions clean energy across America

> Utah's Republican governor has made energy affordability and clean power central to his agenda, backing nuclear and geothermal alongside transmission advances.
- Title: Spencer Cox champions clean energy across America · TIME
- Summary: Utah's Republican governor has made energy affordability and clean power central to his agenda, backing nuclear and geothermal alongside transmission…
- Keywords: spencer cox, utah governor, clean energy, nuclear power, geothermal energy, energy policy, TIME
- Source: TIME — https://time.com/collection/time100-climate/2026/spencer-cox
- Published: 2026-11-09T13:01:07.008+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spencer cox, utah governor, clean energy, nuclear power, geothermal energy, energy policy
## Cox puts energy at centre of Utah leadership
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has made energy affordability and clean power central to his time in office, creating a blueprint for states across the U.S. to advance both.
## Republican backs mixed energy portfolio
Cox, a Republican, has supported a mix of energy resources including advanced nuclear and geothermal power, and led an effort with governors in the region to advance transmission.
## Operation Gigawatt Summit champions advanced power
In two thousand twenty-six, Cox brought top government officials to Utah for the Operation Gigawatt Summit to champion pathways forward for scaling advanced nuclear power, geothermal energy, and grid capacity.
## Key takeaway

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has positioned energy at the centre of his administration, supporting a mix of resources including advanced nuclear and geothermal power.