Park City Municipal Promotes Jenny Diersen to Economic Development Program & Special Events Manager

Post Date:08/17/2017 7:03 PM

 Jenny Diersen

CONTACT:
Jonathan Weidenhamer
Economic Development Manager
Park City Municipal Corporation
435-615-5069jweidenhamer@parkcity.org


Park City Municipal Promotes Jenny Diersen to Economic Development Program & Special Events Manager            
PARK CITY, UT (August 17, 2017) – Park City Municipal Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Jenny Diersen to the position of Economic Development Program & Special Events Manager. In her new role, Diersen will manage all aspects of the City’s Special Events Department, leading the City’s special event planning, development, and operations. Diersen will also assist in implementing the City’s economic development strategic plan and serve as a staff liaison to the City’s arts and culture initiatives.

Most recently, Diersen worked as the City’s Special Events Coordinator, where she was instrumental in the development and management of the City’s Special Events Advisory Committee. She has also led the City’s involvement in community art initiatives and serves as staff liaison to the Park City Public Art Advisory Board.

“Jenny’s management of large-scale, multi-day citywide events over the past three years demonstrated that she is well equipped to fulfill the role of special events manager,” said Economic Development Manager, Jonathan Weidenhamer. “Additionally, her understanding and appreciation of public art and broader arts and culture initiatives—and how they contribute to the City’s community and economic vitality—means Jenny will help expand the City’s economic development base in ways that stay true to our unique community.”
Diersen joined the City in April 2014, following a seven-year tenure as education director at the Kimball Art Center. She received her bachelor of science in Art Marketing from the University of North Georgia and is also a graduate of Leadership Park City Class 19. Diersen and her husband live in Kamas.

“With a background in the arts and special events, I am honored and excited to begin this expanded role  and be part of the team that will help shape Park City’s future,” said Diersen. “I enjoy learning from, and working with, our diverse community to provide unique programs and event offerings.”

Diersen’s new role is effective immediately, filling the vacancy created by the recent appointment of Jason Glidden as Housing Development Manager.

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About Park City Municipal Corporation                                                                  
Park City Municipal Corporation is a political subdivision of the state of Utah. A former silver mining town, Park City is now home to two world-class ski resorts and was the mountain host for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games. The town of 7,500 also hosts many special and cultural events, including the Sundance Film Festival and Kimball Arts Festival. Park City has been named America’s Best Mountain Town by Travel & Leisure Magazine. www.parkcity.org

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Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Post Date:11/26/2018 4:32 PM

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
    Celia Peterson
    celia.peterson@parkcity.org
    435.287.5624


    Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

     

    PARK CITY, UTAH (November 26, 2018) – Park City, Utah received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.

    This designation recognizes Park City for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles for solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Park City is “open for solar business.”

    SolSmart, led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 200 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. Park City is one of 91 SolSmart Gold designees. This is especially notable as Utah is a non-home rule state, which means that Park City is not allowed to set its own energy code. Only six communities in non-home rule states have achieved SolSmart Gold.

    “We have a clear path to 100% renewables by adopting a mix of energy efficiency measures, working with our utility to build new renewables, and producing solar energy from our rooftops. We want to make it practical and economic for all Parkites to harvest their energy directly from the sun. To achieve SolSmart Gold, we have modified our code to encourage our residents to adopt rooftop solar.  We know that local renewables are of local economic benefit and provide clean, cheap energy for our community. This is our future and we are proud to receive this designation,” commented Mayor Andy Beerman.

    As a SolSmart designee, Park City can help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass savings on to consumers. This allows even more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. The actions Park City has taken will help encourage solar companies to do business in the area, driving economic development and creating local jobs.

    To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. SolSmart designees also develop innovations in areas such as market development and finance.

    For example, Park City waives permitting fees and has a streamlined process to ensure that solar systems can be permitting within two business days.

    SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.

    As part of the SolSmart program, a team of national experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities achieve designation. All cities and counties are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive this technical assistance. Interested communities can learn more at SolSmart.org.