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13 <br />Project Benefits: "We project displacing 20,000 gals of diesel or 22 pounds per gallon for 2021. If we are able to <br />conduct our energy efficiency upgrade for the building,we will cut our current bill by about 60K Kwh per year <br />and that energy is split between coal and nuclear and peak load natural gas.We hope to reduce stormwater <br />runoff with a gutter and cistern system, which we can use for grey water and agriculture reducing water usage <br />and lowering greenhouse gases caused by drinking water processing. If we can enhance our composting <br />operation, we can reduce methane emissions (80 times greater greenhouse gas) and sequester carbon in our <br />farming operations, reducing fertilizer needs and added greenhouse gases.A rough estimate of CO2 is 100 tons <br />annually, but could be double that if we can ramp up a food waste diversion system." <br />Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project Lifetime: $350* <br />based on rough estimates by applicant) <br />HRC Comments:While this seems like a worthwhile project, it places little specific emphasis on social <br />justice/racial equity. Additionally,the HRC liked that this project would be located outside of Southern Orange <br />where many of the other projects are focused.The HRC was concerned that the applicant's experience working <br />in East Durham may or may not directly apply to what they are proposing to do in Efland.They felt the <br />application was light on details and was too broad to see direct impacts.This project is also by far the largest <br />request and might not be able to come together quickly. <br />CFE Comments: CFE reviewers liked the ambition and overall idea of the project, but needed to see more <br />specifics, clear goals, and deliverables before they could recommend funding.The Forest Foundation good goals, <br />however,the application describes the project in very general terms, and it was not clear how it would measure <br />success or how long it would take to implement the actions it listed.The Forest Foundation (TFF) also proposed <br />to collaborate with 5 other organizations, but did not describe how they would work with these organizations. <br />The reviewers liked the focus on decreasing GHG emissions by replacing petroleum-based diesel fuel with <br />biodiesel, improved composting, and other improvements in operations. Reviewers also pointed out the <br />applicant's 20 years of experience in environmental education and participating in hundreds of events. <br />The total request ($700k) seemed excessive for the intended scope of the request for grant proposals. If the <br />applicant were to focus on a smaller better-defined and promising piece of the proposal,they would have been <br />far more competitive. <br />No funding was recommended at this time. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 74B52019-280F-41A8-B673-D36C5D62642B