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made in this 2020 Biennial IRP process, including the decisions made regarding generation, transmission, <br /> and energy efficiency, will critically impact our ability to meet the targets below. J <br /> While our individual renewable energy goals and GHG reduction goals vary, the <br /> undersigned all share a vision of a reliable, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy system. i5 <br /> LIL <br /> LIL <br /> Undersigned Local Government Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas(GHG)Reduction Targets <br /> • The Town of Boone adopted a resolution establishing the goals of climate neutrality in municipal <br /> operations by 2030, 100% clean renewable energy used in municipal operations by 2040, and <br /> 100%clean renewable energy used in the entire Town of Boone by 2050. p <br /> • The Town of Carrboro accepted its Energy and Climate Protection Plan with goals of 80% <br /> GHG reduction by 2030 in municipal operation and the community. cV <br /> • Town of Chapel Hill adopted a resolution in 2019 to create a Climate Action Plan and achieve 80% <br /> clean, renewable energy in the community by 2030, and 100% by 2050. The Town also has a lL <br /> goal of reducing community GHGs 26-28% by 2025. <br /> • Durham County adopted a climate action plan in 2007 with goals to reduce government GHGs by <br /> 50% and the community GHGs by 30% by 2030 from 2005 levels. In addition, the County <br /> adopted a resolution to work towards 80% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050 in <br /> government operations. <br /> • The City of Durham has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in municipal buildings and <br /> operations by 2040. The city recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Duke Energy <br /> to work together on sustainability issues. <br /> • The City of Greensboro adopted a resolution establishing the goals of reducing GHGs in <br /> operations by 40% from 2005 levels by 2025 and to transition to 100% renewable energy in <br /> city operations by 2040. <br /> • The Town of Hillsborough adopted a resolution in 2017 establishing a transition from fossil fuel- <br /> powered operations to 100% clean and renewable energy by December 31, 2050, or sooner and <br /> 80%clean and renewable energy by 2030. <br /> • Orange County adopted goals to reduce GHG emissions community-wide by 26% by 2025 <br /> and transition to a 100% renewable energy-based economy by 2050. <br /> • The City of Raleigh adopted a goal in 2019 of reducing community GHG emissions by 80% by <br /> 2050. In addition,the City's Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan include policies and goals that <br /> focus on GHG reductions, utilizing alternative and renewable energy, improving <br /> energy efficiency, improving equity and resilience, and improving energy security. <br /> • The City of Wilmington adopted a resolution in 2009 establishing a municipal operations <br /> GHG goal of 58% by 2050. <br /> Several elements of the shared vision described above echo Duke Energy and the Commission's <br /> considerations to ensure affordable, adequate, and reliable electric service. Alongside these, the <br /> Commission has the opportunity to consider how the IRP's long-term planning goals can be met while <br /> also aligning with and helping to advance many local government and community-wide goals across <br /> North Carolina. The IRP is also an opportunity for Duke Energy to chart a course for how the utility will <br /> work directly with local governments to (1) prevent disproportionate and adverse health impacts to the <br /> customers already most impacted, and (2) offer energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that <br /> help achieve our shared equity goals. <br /> 2 <br />