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9 <br /> The Family Success Alliance and their affiliated non-profit partners are also open to distributing LEDs <br /> through their networks. <br /> This proposed campaign would be rolled out in 3 steps: <br /> 1.) Create and test a pledge form- In order to receive bulbs, an interested resident would fill out a <br /> brief pledge that would allow them to indicate the number and type of bulbs that they pledge to <br /> replace with LEDs.The pledge form would be designed and tested to protect the identity of <br /> participants while allowing the program to estimate the energy efficiency impact.This form and <br /> other outreach materials would also suggest further low or no-cost ways to reduce energy bills <br /> such as moderating thermostat settings and changing air filters, and it would inform residents of <br /> other related utility savings programs such as OWASA's Affordability Outreach Program. <br /> 2.) Purchase bulbs—LED bulbs would be purchased in bulk to reduce costs and then stored until <br /> they are distributed. Ordering and distribution may occur in multiple rounds depending on the <br /> storage space available. <br /> 3.) Distribute—This program will leverage an existing program from Duke Energy to provide a box <br /> of 15 free LED bulbs every 3 years to each customer who requests one. With the assistance of <br /> staff administering the LIEAP and FSA as well as partnering non-profits, all applicable clients <br /> would apply for Duke Energy's free LEDs. If a household is served by Piedmont Electric, or if the <br /> bulbs Duke provides would not replace all the bulbs in the household,the County would provide <br /> LED bulbs. <br /> Non-profits and County staff who have access and permission to enter clients' houses may be able to <br /> provide a higher level of service and replace the bulbs directly. County staff will work with these <br /> partners to supply bulbs they need. <br /> Including the cost of promotional materials it is estimated that the LED campaign would cost just over <br /> $19,000 to serve up to 3,000 households. Based on initial data from the 2017 Orange County GHG <br /> inventory, retrofitting a household with LEDs could save 400-1000 kwh/year, reduce the electric bill by <br /> $40-$100/year, and reduce CO2e emissions by 300-700 pounds/year. <br /> Small hydropower feasibility study(*Not included in recommended projects due to low CFE ranking*): <br /> According to County engineer, Chris Sandt, Lake Orange may be a good candidate for the installation of <br /> a small hydropower generator.The upcoming spillway repair project funded in the CIP may be a good <br /> opportunity to leverage committed funds to install energy generation equipment. A 3rd party <br /> engineering study would help to confirm the total power output expected and the overall feasibility of <br /> this project. <br />