Park City, UT
PARK CITY'S SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION HUB
Find the latest resources and information available for installing solar power and expanding the solar market in Park City, whether you're a resident, business, installer or local government agency.
The City is well positioned for solar market growth due to a mix of renewable energy goals and supportive policies. Transitioning to solar power not only provides environmental benefits like enhanced air quality, but it also delivers a host of economic benefits from green job creation to market development. Below, there is a direct link to the City's interactive policy roadmap designed to increase local solar installations by making it easier and more cost-effective to "go solar".
Community Profile
Residential Solar Potential
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The ASTI team has worked in close coordination with the City to develop a customized, interactive solar roadmap containing guidance on how to transform the local solar market. Each recommendation in the roadmap is supported with relevant reports, case studies, examples, and templates to support local and regional implementation efforts.
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Permitting Process[P1] Use a Standard Permit Application Form Specific to PV Systems(18)
[P2] Make Permit Application Form Available Online(176)
[P3] Allow Electronic Submittal of Application Form(87)
PV permit application must be submitted in person.
Allow email submittal of permit application forms for qualifying projects.
[P4] Require only 1 Permit Application Submittal(164)
[P5] Post Permit and Inspection Process Information and Fee Schedules Online(80)
Permit and inspection information and fee schedules are online.
City currently at best practice.
[P6] Streamline Permit Processing Time and Allow Expedited Process for Qualifying Projects(75)
Over the counter/same day processing with appointment for all PV sizes.
City currently at best practice.
[P7] Base Residential Permit Fee on Actual Cost to Administer(85)
[P8] Base Commercial Permit Fee on Actual Cost to Administer(55)
Commercial permit fee is valuation-based plus a plan check fee, but cost recovery.
Base commercial fee is based on cost recovery.
City currently at best practice.
[P9] Minimize Inspection Turnaround Time(147)
Can provide inspections the next business day.
Perform inspection within 2 business days of request.
[P10] Offer Convenient Inspection Scheduling(94)
No inspection time given.
Provide an appointment window of 2 hours or less if possible. Provide real time updates prior to arrival so contractor is aware and prepared.
[P11] Require only 1 Inspection Visit(82)
[P12] Adopt an Inspection Checklist(21)
A standard inspection checklist for PV systems is in use.
Standard inspection checklist is used as guide for installers and inspectors
City currently at best practice.
[P14] Understand New Solar-Specific Building, Electrical, and Fire Codes(82)
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[Z1] Pursue Protection for Solar Rights and Access(72)
Solar rights protected at state level, but no existing local ordinances.
Create local ordinances which would protect property owners' right to install solar and ensure their property has unobstructed access to direct sunlight.
[Z2] Promote Solar Ready Construction via Ordinances or Building Codes(15)
No local solar ready ordinances for new construction.
Explore creation of municipal ordinances which require new homes and buildings to be built solar-ready.
[Z4] Incorporate Solar Priorities into Comprehensive or Energy Action Plans(66)
Solar development is not addressed in long-term planning documents.
Include solar development goals in long term planning documents.
[Z5] Update Zoning Standards and Review for Solar Installations(92)
Solar is not addressed in zoning ordinances
Ensure the zoning codes and ordinances that govern solar installations, such as setbacks, height limits and lot use provisions, do not restrict property owners' ability to install solar.
[Z6] Update Zoning Standards and Review for Solar Installations - Historic and Viewshed Areas(26)
Zoning code for historic and viewshed areas does not specifically address solar.
Ensure the zoning codes and ordinances that govern solar installations in aesthetically sensitive areas do not adversely affect property owners' ability to install solar. Allow staff members to review and approve applications when possible rather than requiring committee or planning commission review.
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[F5a] Explore Implementation of Local PACE Financing Pilot Program (73)
No local PACE financing program in place.
Establish a working group to evaluate the potential of a PACE financing program for clean energy upgrades in your jurisdiction based on national examples by local municipalities.
[F6] Encourage Local Financial Stakeholders to Establish New Solar Loan Programs(63)
No current local solar loan program.
Encourage local financial institutions to establish loan programs for solar energy systems.
[F7] Promote Availability of Existing Solar Finance Options and Evaluation Tools(38)
Limited awareness of and access to these tools currently.
Publicize the availability of local solar finance options and solar evaluation tools for potential buyers. This can be done via webinars, marketing materials, or by providing links and information online.
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[M1] Support Aggregate Procurement Program for Residential Sector(40)
No current residential collaborative solar procurement program.
Park City launched Summit Community Solar, a bulk purchase program for the residential sector
This successful program ran through 2013, with 60 Summit County residents installing over 330kW. More info can be found here: http://www.mycommunitysolar.org/summit/
[M3] Explore Implementation of Collaborative Procurement Program for Municipal Facilities and Schools(38)
No such campaigns known to exist locally
City has interest in this type of procurement, though focusing on other soft cost reductions first.
Consider collaborating with agencies across the region to aggregate government facilities, including municipal buildings and schools, for solar evaluation and cost-effective procurement to demonstrate leadership and reduce energy costs while strengthening the economy and environment.
[M6] Explore Installing Solar at Municipal Facilities, Including Landfill and Water Treatment Facilities(62)
No known solar projects at these sites currently.
City has installed over 120kW of solar at 6 PCMC facilities
The City has installed solar on several municipal facilities, and provides real time monitoring information and case studies on the City website. Learn more about these installations here: http://www.parkcity.org/index.aspx?page=738
[M7] Publicize Solar Workforce Development Resources and Industry Training Tools(21)
No solar workforce development resources and industry training tools currently.
Provide online access to training programs and resources for the installer community and potential workforce and organize an outreach and/or training event in order to generate awareness and understanding.
[M8] Provide Solar Educational Resources to Constituents(77)
Limited solar educational resouces for constituents
City website has a solar information portal with helpful info aimed at residents and installers
Solar information portal can be found at http://www.parkcity.org/index.aspx?page=1063. While the main purpose is to provide permitting information, the site also hosts info on financial incentives and helpful resources to evaluate solar potential.
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