Cheryl K. Acton, a public official and Utah State Representative, recently shared several posts on her Twitter account addressing topics ranging from climate activism to renewable energy and local achievements.
On December 14, 2025, Acton posted about a former climate activist’s change in perspective. She wrote, “This former climate activist shares what changed her mind and what she hopes for humanity. (And this makes me realize we use the word ‘crisis’ much too casually these days.)”
Three days later, on December 17, 2025, Acton congratulated an individual named Stetson. Her message stated, “Wow! Congratulations, Stetson.”
Later that same day, Acton expressed enthusiasm for geothermal energy and its applications at Utah Valley University (UVU). She noted both the benefits and challenges of adopting this technology: “I’m excited about current and potential use of geothermal energy. It can never be depleted and uses less land than solar and wind. It’s clean, constant, and dispatchable. UVU uses geothermal to heat, cool, and light its campus. But permitting currently takes >10 yrs!” Geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource with lower land requirements compared to other sources like solar or wind power.
Utah Valley University has implemented geothermal systems as part of its campus infrastructure to support heating, cooling, and lighting needs efficiently.
Geothermal projects in the United States often face lengthy permitting processes—sometimes exceeding ten years—which can delay development despite growing interest in clean energy alternatives.
