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5 <br /> Attachment 1 - CCAG 2022-23 Project Descriptions, Scoring, and Comments for General <br /> Applicants and Schools <br /> Below is a set of expanded details for each proposed project, in rank order per HRC and CFE scoring.The <br /> quoted text was pulled directly from various sections of the submitted applications.Also summarized <br /> below are the comments from the HRC and the CFE, along with scores and funding recommendations. <br /> General Applicants: <br /> #1 Ranked Project—Habitat for Humanity <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): East Chapel Hill Rotary,Southern Energy Management <br /> Funding Requested: $112,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $100,000 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 24.2 <br /> Project Description: "To install rooftop solar panels on 14 newly constructed affordable Habitat homes <br /> in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. This initiative will be undertaken in partnership with East Chapel Hill <br /> and Hillsborough Rotary Clubs, Southern Energy Management and Strata Clean Energy." <br /> Project Benefits: "The solar installations will help address inequities in access to green technology in <br /> Orange County,while promoting environmental and resident health by decreasing the amount of fossil <br /> fuels burned. Limiting monthly energy costs is a critical component of housing affordability. The <br /> addition of a 5.4 kWh rooftop solar system will save each qualified Habitat household approximately <br /> $780 per year in energy costs." <br /> CFE Comments:The CFE thought this application was well conceived and well done. They liked the <br /> collaborations Habitat has and the fact that the solar panels are free. It was mentioned that Habitat is <br /> well organized and well-funded. <br /> It was pointed out that the money offset in energy savings is statistically spent in the community which <br /> is an important point to highlight. It was also mentioned that local contractors would be used to install <br /> the panels which are being donated. The CFE liked the fact that Habitat has a proven track record and <br /> spends money quickly. It was also mentioned that 100%of the households are households of color and <br /> 90%are women led households.The CFE remarked that Habitat is affecting the lives of people with big <br /> savings in electricity. <br /> HRC Comments: The HRC mentioned that while this project helps some and not the whole community, <br /> it is an excellent project and Habitat has a strong history of education, outreach and serving minorities; <br /> 100%of customers are minority. <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project <br /> Lifetime: $54 <br /> #2 Ranked Project—Rebuilding Together of the Triangle (RTT)Weatherization <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): Rebuilding Together of the Triangle (Orange County Home Preservation <br /> Coalition) <br /> Funding Requested: $150,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $25,000 <br />