Clearway's $600 Million Honeycomb Energy Center Adds Jobs and Tax Revenue to Utah Grid

The Honeycomb Energy Center is a 320‑megawatt battery energy storage portfolio serving Iron and Beaver Counties. It uses four 80‑megawatt units built with American‑made Tesla equipment and 100 % domestic steel, capable of discharging 1,280 megawatt‑hours of power during peak demand. The storage sits adjacent to Clearway‑owned solar farms and PacifiCorp has tied it through 20‑year power purchase agreements.

The project represents an approximately $600 million investment in Utah’s energy infrastructure. During peak construction it created about 150 jobs. Once operational, the center is expected to sustain more than a dozen full‑time positions and generate roughly $60 million in property and sales tax revenue for schools and public services.

By storing excess solar output and releasing it during peak periods, the center helps balance supply and demand on Utah’s grid. This capability can reduce the need for fossil‑fuel peaker plants and lower wholesale price volatility.