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services. The project plans include community outreach to explain and support the goals of the project. The agency has a good reputation in the area and existing relationships with the low-income households to be served. CFE reviewers felt that this was a cost-effective and highly visible project that would increase access to the County's composting services. Keeping food waste out of the municipal waste stream avoid a good amount of greenhouse gas emissions as it reduces the tonnage of waste transported by heavy trucks out of the County. The applicants' proposal outlines a project that appears clear and obtainable. Food Waste Eno River Not all CFE reviewers were convinced with the applicants' claim that that Monitor Farmer's the presence of a compost collection sire at the market increases the Market number of weekly visitors to the market,thus increasing the market's economic success. Also,the CFE was concerned there was no longer-term plan for funding the compost monitors after the grant period is over. In the end,the relatively low cost and potential for diesel emissions reduction, coupled with the applicant's commitment to use media to engage with the community to encourage composting,were all factors that led to a higher rank. The CFE felt that this project was very much in line with the goals of the grant program as it directly reduces energy use and bills and improves quality of life for households in a marginalized community.NCSEA, through support from Coastal Credit Union,will be providing$1 OK towards the project to support the creation of educational materials. Relatively few residents will receive support,but the project will create significant benefits for those who do, and other County residents will Neighborhoo receive information about the improvements and ways of saving energy. NC d Energy Sustainable Wherever possible,the project will purchase from Orange County Resiliency Energyvendors, although collaboration with partners outside of Orange County Project Association likely reduces the amount of funding that will be spent in Orange County. (NERD) The applicant has the capacity to complete the project. If insufficient funds remain to fully fund this project based on its rank,the CFE would recommend partial funding of up to $90K. The CFE points out that the budget line items for data analysis and/or educational materials might be reduced in favor of more direct energy efficiency materials and labor for more homes. Once the impacts of this pilot program are clearer, a larger focus on outreach might be better justified to spread the model. The CFE acknowledges that education is Page 3 of 6