Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction The Utah Residential Energy Registry ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of homeowners participating in the 2026 Energy Abatement Program. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.ut-energyregistry.org and interact with our verification services.

2. Information We Collect We collect information that you voluntarily provide through our Eligibility Survey, including:

Full Name and Property Address.

Email Address and Phone Number.

Utility provider and average energy expenditure.

3. Use of Information The information collected is used exclusively for the following purposes:

To verify property eligibility.

To conduct preliminary grid analysis and site efficiency reviews.

To communicate program status updates and schedule on-site audits via voice and SMS.

4. SMS Disclosure & Consent (A2P Compliance) By providing your phone number and clicking "Verify Property Eligibility," you provide express written consent to receive automated text messages (SMS) from the Utah Residential Energy Registry regarding your program status and scheduling.

Opt-In: Consent is required to initiate the verification protocol.

Opt-Out: You may opt-out of SMS communications at any time by replying "STOP." Reply "HELP" for assistance.

Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your qualification status. Message and data rates may apply.

5. Third-Party Sharing Restriction Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Portal and to analyze our traffic patterns. By using the Portal, you consent to the use of these technologies as described below:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Portal to function properly, including maintaining your progress through the Eligibility Survey.

Analytical Cookies: We utilize tools to collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with our site. This allows us to optimize the user experience and ensure the Registry remains accessible to all qualified residents.

Tracking Pixels: We may use pixels to measure the effectiveness of our regional awareness campaigns and to ensure our outreach is reaching the correct geographic sectors within Salt Lake County.

Management: Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the verification process.

7. Data Security We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. Your information is processed through secure servers managed under our strategic coordination protocols.

8. Contact Information For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Compliance Division:

Email: [email protected] Phone: 801-867-1031