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12 <br /> Patrick Mallett: I understand that there was some history with regard to the adequate <br /> inspection of those barrels, both by building inspections, and the Fire Marshal. They came back <br /> — and you'll see in your packet that the Fire Marshal came back, and everything's clear, and <br /> we've resolved any past concerns that we had, and they're meeting their needs and standards. <br /> Brian Quinlan resumed the PowerPoint: <br /> ➢ Solar energy is generated with no emissions <br /> • Area of Orange County designated as transitional attainment area —area that <br /> has difficulty meeting/maintaining federal standards for ozone <br /> • Orange County has Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Reduction Action <br /> Plan <br /> • Comprehensive plan supports locally generated alternative energy sources <br /> ➢ Solar development has significant positive impact on the NC economy and environment <br /> • Duke University reported in 2015 that 450 solar companies employ 4,300 <br /> workers statewide and have invested $2 billion across 55 counties, with every <br /> dollar spent on state incentives returning $1.93 in benefits <br /> • Generates property taxes with no burden on infrastructure (roads, electrical, <br /> water or sewer) or schools <br /> • NC has had significant recent issues with coal fired plant including 2014 coal ash <br /> spill in Dan River <br /> • Solar energy generates electricity with no environmental impact <br /> Value of Contiguous Property <br /> ➢ Solar facilities have no effect on the valuation of surrounding property <br /> • Property appraisal report has been performed indicating no impact to adjacent <br /> home values. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Mr. Chair I would like to present out next witness to address this point. Would <br /> you please state your name and business address, for the record. <br /> Richard Kirkland: Rich Kirkland. 9408 Northfield Court, Raleigh. <br /> Merrick Parrot: And have you been sworn in this evening? <br /> Richard Kirkland: I have. <br /> Merrick Parrot: How are you employed? <br /> Richard Kirkland: I'm self-employed with Kirkland Appraisals. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Do you have any professional licenses? <br /> Richard Kirkland: I am state certified general appraiser in North Carolina, and I also have my <br /> MAI designation. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Approximately when did you get these? <br />