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Agenda - 01-24-2017 - 13-7 - Information Item - Orange County Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Goal Update
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Agenda - 01-24-2017 - 13-7 - Information Item - Orange County Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Goal Update
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4 <br /> <br />o Comprehensive Accessibility Self‐assessment: Completed a comprehensive accessibility <br />assessment of County facilities and sidewalks in partnership with Housing, Human Rights and <br />Community Development and disability support groups. All 5 miles of sidewalks on County <br />facilities were assessed for accessibility and connectivity in partnership with the Planning and <br />Inspections department. Currently implementing plan to address all obstacles identified. <br /> <br />o EV Charging Station Grant: The County has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy to <br />install 2 additional electric vehicle charging plugs at County facilities in 2017. Staff envisions this <br />investment will supplement the well‐used EV chargers at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. This <br />charging capacity will be added to the current network of 16 EV chargers that county maintains <br />to further support the adoption of clean‐driving electric vehicles in Orange County. <br /> <br />o Shared Vehicle System: Developed a low‐cost method to reserve, track, and maintain a new <br />shared County vehicle pool, leveraging existing technology. <br /> <br />o Sustainability Internships: Successfully recruited and managed the work of three UNC interns, <br />adding 320 free staff hours and 520 low‐cost contract hours to amplify the work of the Orange <br />County Sustainability Program and provide green job training for young professionals. <br /> <br />o Community Geothermal: As of June 2016, 6 buildings are connected to geothermal systems <br />leading to 30‐50% reduction in heating and cooling energy use and costs: Jail (2016), Old <br />Courthouse (2016), Court Street Annex (2016), District Attorney’s Office (2014), Link Center <br />(2012), and Justice Center (2009). The County has saved more than $180,000 putting us on <br />track for a 3‐5 year payback. <br /> <br />o Energy Bank: The Energy Bank is a revolving loan fund created by the Board of Orange County <br />Commissioners in 2012. It has allowed the County to make investments in energy‐saving <br />technologies that have a good return on investment. The propane vehicle pilot project was <br />carried out thanks to a 20% match from this fund. Even with historically low gasoline prices, the <br />payback after the first 9 months of running the systems is over $1,600 and each vehicle has an <br />increased range of 100 miles before refueling. <br /> <br />o Orange County Sustainability Program – Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Grant: <br />Applying to the Triangle J Council of Governments for a TDM Grant in partnership with Orange <br />Public Transit to reduce traffic congestion and improve local air quality. If successful the grant <br />would support 50% of the salary, travel, and materials costs for a new position to administer <br />and market the newly created Commuter Benefits Program which includes the County telework <br />program, carpool ride‐matching service, a GoPerks incentive program, and the upcoming <br />subsidized bus pass program. <br /> <br />o Established the County’s Sustainability website: Visit to learn more: <br />http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/asset_management_services_(ams)/sustainabilit <br />y.php <br /> <br />Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks, and Recreation: <br /> Commission for the Environment (CFE) Support: Supported the enthusiastic civic participation of <br />County residents in providing guidance and information to the BOCC on Orange County environmental <br />4
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