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6 <br /> Chair McKee: Yes. <br /> Commissioner Rich: Can you remind me how this contributes to the property tax base? <br /> Brian Quinlan: In North Carolina, solar projects have 80 percent abatements, so 20 percent of <br /> the property value will be contributed to the local tax base. <br /> Commissioner Rich: So Orange County will be getting additional tax off of this property. <br /> Brian Quinlan: Correct. Yes. <br /> Commissioner Rich: Thank you. <br /> Brian Quinlan: And then the use of the land will change so there will be an incremental <br /> amount of changes. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Thank you very much. Board I would like to call me next witness. Can you <br /> please state your name and business address? <br /> Chris Sandifer: Good evening. My name is Chris Sandifer. My address is 3118 Green Road, <br /> Spring Hope, NC. <br /> Merrick Parrot: And have you been sworn in this evening? <br /> Chris Sandifer: I have been sworn in. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Ok. How are you employed? <br /> Chris Sandifer: I'm self-employed consultant. <br /> Merrick Parrot: What kind of consulting? <br /> Chris Sandifer: I do electrical engineering consulting. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Do you have any professional licenses? <br /> Chris Sandifer: I have professional license. I am a registered North Carolina Engineer, among <br /> other states. I'm also a licensed Electrical Contractor in North Carolina, with unlimited <br /> classification. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Approximately when did you receive these licenses? <br /> Chris Sandifer: Oh gosh. Back in the 80s. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Good enough. And how long have you been practicing as an electrical <br /> contractor? Since the 80s? <br /> Chris Sandifer: Yes. <br /> Merrick Parrot: Please describe your experience with solar development. <br />