Elektron Solar renewable energy project
Park City's 20-year agreements with Rocky Mountain Power and PacifiCorp for the Elektron Solar Project I, approved Sept. 17, 2020, pending regulatory approval in November.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
Every hearing and vote
September 17, 2020 · City Council
Rocky Mountain Power 20-year appendix, Elektron Solar Project I
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the 20-year appendix to the renewable energy agreement; regulatory approval is expected in November.
September 17, 2020 · City Council
Marketing communications agreement with PacifiCorp and Elektron Solar, LLC
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the agreement. The minutes say regulatory approval is expected Nov. 10 while staff slides list Nov. 20.
March 3, 2023 · City Council
Sustainability updates: renewable energy, mining soils and recycling
Discussed
The Elektron Solar project in Tooele County is expected to finish by year-end toward the city's goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, and a joint utility agreement will be filed with the Public Service Commission. Staff will propose an ordinance amendment on legacy mining soils. Staff proposed a regional recycling facility on a 9.7-acre county-owned Gillmor parcel on Old US 40, free land with utility and road costs estimated at about $1.8 million.
April 27, 2023 · City Council
20-year appendix with Rocky Mountain Power for Elektron Solar Project I
Approved · 5-0
The original deadline was missed, so the appendix was restated; completion is expected by late fall.
February 26, 2026 · City Council
Utah Renewable Communities update (work session)
Discussed
The Elektron Solar plant serves Park City and 18 other entities. The Community Clean Energy Program awaits Public Service Commission approval; participants would see an average increase of $3 to $4 a month, residents can opt out and the city must pass an ordinance to participate. No vote.
April 30, 2026 · City Council
Community Clean Energy Program (Ordinance 2026-06)
Approved · 3-0
Residential participation costs $4 a month with an opt-out and no add-on for low-income customers; bill impacts are expected in early 2027. No public comment.