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17 Brian Quinlan: So, the way it's set up in North Carolina is there is a 15-year contract with Duke Energy. So essentially we're locked in for that 15-year period. And at the end of that 15-year period, who knows what's going to happen in the industry. I mean, what I do know, we'll be able to produce power at a lower rate than anybody because we don't have any variable costs, because we get it from the sun. So, if we can find either Duke wants to buy the product— and the market evolves, like in the northeast—and PJM you can sell wholesale —you can't do that here yet, but at that point you might. And we have 5-year options after that to extend the plan. And like we mentioned earlier, the panels will last for a really long time, easily fifty years. The system really is designed to be a very long life asset. Chair McKee: Ok. Brian Quinlan resumed the PowerPoint presentation: ➢ Solar Project meets all County land use goals: Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. Land Use Goal 5: Life, health, and property safe from hazards. Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. ➢ Solar project meets all County standards for a Solar Array (UDO § 5.9.6(C))