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8 <br /> Added thoughts from Mark: <br /> Here's the CleanPath 2025 Report and related info. It's a blueprint for achieving A lot <br /> of good work went into this and I believe it is foundational work that we can build upon. <br /> https://www.ncwarn.org/our-work/clean-path-2025/ <br /> • Clean Path 2025 will save NC billions of dollars Duke Energy plans to spend <br /> building unneeded power plants and other outdated infrastructure. <br /> • Clean Path 2025 will create thousands of jobs while helping all customers save <br /> money. <br /> • This strategy can replace all fossil fuel power— rapidly—with proven clean <br /> energy, battery storage and energy-saving programs. <br /> • Action Teams are already operating in 7 key counties (including Orange), and <br /> local governments are responding. <br /> Jenn's Hillsborough Report and suggestions: <br /> • In September of 2017, Hillsborough passed a clean energy resolution (defined <br /> as carbon/pollution-free in resolution) committing to 80% by 2030 and 100% by <br /> 2050. This resolution is knowingly largely inspirational. We do not know how <br /> Hillsborough will meet those goals, but we felt action was necessary to point us <br /> in that direction and we will do the best we can. <br /> • Given our lack of capacity in terms of budget allocation or perhaps more <br /> importantly, staff, to steer this commitment, we allocated $8000 to Triangle J to <br /> do some contracted work. They gave two presentations, one to the community <br /> with the results of the study done on energy use in town operations and <br /> another aimed to staff. <br /> • Commissioner Ferguson is our rep to Triangle J and keeps Hillsborough <br /> involved and informed on Cog sustainability/climate change/resiliency efforts. <br /> • In a bit of a holding pattern now as we lack resources to commit to further <br /> action at this time, though Triangle J thinks they can help us prepare in the <br /> coming year to apply for some grants. We had to pass a couple opportunities <br /> by because we couldn't guarantee we'd be able to follow through with grants <br /> even if awarded. They are researching other funding options/partnerships. <br /> • Participating in the Environmental Defense Fund's Cities Initiative, Triangle J <br /> represented Hillsborough at first three meetings and Mayor Stevens (and other <br />