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Renewable Energy Incentives ' Public Sector ^ Energy Improvement Loan Program (EILP} - $500,000; 1°~ Interest; 10-Year Maximum Term ^ NC GreenPower Production Incentive - RFP Procurement Process; $0.015- $0.019/kWh Commissioner Nelson asked why this was limited to just a few users and Bab Selig said that they went with the larger energy users. Commissioner Jacobs asked about Chapel Hill's operation center and Bab Selig said that they looked at this briefly, but it was concluded that they have their energy sources in place. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the staff asked Chapel Hill and Gayle Wilson said that he spoke briefly with the Chapel Hill Public Works Director last summer and he said that Chapel Hill had already committed to their own resources. The staff can revisit this if the Board wishes. Bob Selig said that his conclusion, based on size, is that a standalone Eubanks Road project would not be economically viable. The Carolina North project has more opportunity than a standalone project. Commissioner Nelson said that he is ready to move on this and there is potential to make money on the carbon credits. He has wanted to do this for a long time. Commissioner Jacobs said that this is a good opportunity to reuse energy but the only caution he has is that he heard a lot at Carolina North meetings about the concern from local governments about how energy would be used. He would like to invite the Town of Chapel Hill to be a part of this. Commissioner Foushee agreed with including the Town of Chapel Hill. Gayle Wilson asked who to speak with first and Commissioner Foushee suggested the Town Manager. Commissioner Gordon said that it seems like a good idea and she would like to know more about how the carbon credits work. She asked about the next step and Bob Selig said that the next step is closure with UNC to see if there is still interest. Chair Carey suggested having a discussion with the Town of Chapel Hill soon. He said that he and Commissioner Jacobs are planning to meet with the UNC Chancellor about other issues such as the Animal Shelter, and they can also talk about this topic. Gayle Wilson said that staff would contact UNC and the Town of Chapel Hill and provide information about carbon credits to the Board of County Commissioners. 3. Equal Opportunity Policy And Affirmative Action Plan For Qualified Individuals With Disabilities And Qualified Veterans Policy and Compliance Officer Annette Moore said that in 1981 Orange County adopted an affirmative action plan and the plan was updated in 1999. This plan specifically addressed race and sex in accordance with Executive Order 11246. The draft plan before the Board addresses both qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. While Executive Order 11246 provides a specific exemption for state and local governments to maintain a written affirmative action plan, the regulations for the two acts do not contain the same exemption. The proposed plan