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P a g e 9 o f 2 3 <br /> <br /> 9. Please choose the primary <br />climate change mitigation focus <br />for this project (select all that <br />apply): <br /> <br />☒ Energy Efficiency <br />☐ Renewable Energy <br />☐ Beneficial Electrification <br />☐ Carbon Sequestration <br />☐ Other (Please describe): <br /> <br />10. Has your organization or have <br />your collaborators/partners <br />completed projects of this type in <br />the past? If so, what funds were <br />used? <br /> <br />☐ Yes <br />☐ Funding used (Please describe): <br />☒ No <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 11. If this project is not selected for <br />funding in this round, what other <br />funding might be used to support <br />it within the next 5 years? <br />☐ Other capital or operational funds <br />☐ None. This is a unique opportunity. <br />☒ Unknown (please describe): <br />This project is a unique opportunity for Orange County to support <br />The ArtsCenter’s building project and to ensure that green <br />initiatives are incorporated. The baseline design and the <br />orientation of the building are already environmentally friendly. <br /> <br />However, if the county awards The ArtsCenter funding for the <br />higher level of window glazing, the energy savings could increase <br />dramatically. <br /> <br />The projects to install LED lighting, bike racks and charging <br />stations, and automatic roller shades could be delayed, and other <br />funding could be sought in the future. However, installing these <br />types of improvements makes more sense during construction to <br />avoid the cost and waste installing a whole new system. By acting <br />now, the maximum benefit to the environment could be realized. <br /> <br />If needed, the light controls could, however, be installed at a later <br />date without significant waste and the Bike Racks, and Electric <br />Bike and Electric Vehicle Charging Station may be able to be <br />installed with other capital or operational funds. <br /> <br />As a non-profit, TAC perpetually seeks support not only for <br />programming but also for infrastructure improvements. <br /> <br />While The ArtsCenter is in the middle of a capital campaign to <br />raise funds for the entire project, no assurance can be made that <br />the funds raised will be enough to cover these desired upgrades. <br />Unfortunately, since 2020, the cost of construction has shot up <br />dramatically and as the budget is re- evaluated, the green <br />initiatives might fall victim to cuts. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: FC54AC26-7897-4270-8EA1-D754CD59EA76