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11 <br /> Project Benefits: "We estimate that the EV ARC will provide up to 15,750 electric vehicle miles traveled per year, <br /> resulting in a reduction of 14,271 pounds of CO2e per year. If awarded, our plan is to share the positive impacts <br /> of this project with Town and County residents. We are also considering signage that would promote and <br /> educate about the positive impacts of the project." <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project Lifetime: $118 <br /> HRC Comments: <br /> No strong equity piece. Low income target population figures are confusing and not well explained.We do not <br /> know yet the demographics of who the Mobility On Demand program will serve, but those who own EVs are <br /> often higher-income. <br /> CFE Comments: <br /> The emissions reduction is from both individual electric vehicles and the use of solar panels to provide off-grid <br /> power for the stations. While adding two charging stations to such a large parking lot is a small step,this project <br /> is only requesting a relatively small amount as they are leveraging another grant to provide 80%of the necessary <br /> funds. <br /> It is not clear how this project enhances economic development, because the preassembled systems are <br /> manufactured in California,there being no existing local source. The main users of the project are a relatively <br /> limited number of electric vehicle commuters who use the Eubanks Park and Ride lot, although the number of <br /> users is expected to increase as the Carraway development grows.The town's fleet of electric vehicles may also <br /> derive a benefit from this project. The project makes clear that this solar charger will be a visible investment <br /> supporting the greater use of electric vehicles. <br /> The Town of Chapel has the capacity to bring this project to completion, and given the funding, the town is <br /> capable of completion is less than a year. <br /> #6 Ranked Project—Cedar Falls Park Multipurpose Field LED Light Conversion <br /> Applicant (Collaborators):Town of Chapel Hill <br /> Cost Estimate: $220,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $128,057 (all remaining funds) <br /> Total Score(Out of 25 pts): 17.0 <br /> Project Description: "The requested funds will be used to purchase and install 40 LED light fixtures to replace 48 <br /> existing, less efficient metal halide fixtures located at the Cedar Falls Park multipurpose fields." <br /> Project Benefits: "The LEDs will save 38,850 kilowatt hours of electricity and more than $97,150 in utilities over <br /> their useful life (25 years).This will result in a savings of 220 metric tons of CO2e.The main beneficiaries of the <br /> project are Town residents, as well as multipurpose field users. Residents will benefit from a reduced, long-term <br /> impact on operating expenses (lower tax burden) associated with lighting and fixture maintenance. Park users <br /> will also benefit from higher quality, more reliable lighting." <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project Lifetime: $999 <br />