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7 <br /> Recycling Center to drop off food waste, and will lead to the creation of rich compost that will increase <br /> the carbon capture of the soil in Orange County and the surrounding area." <br /> CFE Comments: CFE reviewers favored this proposal as it offered a nature based climate solution which <br /> they felt was important. They want to encourage applications outside of technological solutions that <br /> have strong education components. The CFE expressed that this is an example of small dollars making a <br /> big impact. It was mentioned that the Hillsborough farmer's market is heavily used.There was a desire <br /> to make sure that the compost monitors were taking every opportunity to promote and educate visitors <br /> about the benefits of composting. <br /> The CFE felt that in the future the County should pick up the cost of the compost monitors as it seems to <br /> be an on-going operating expense. <br /> HRC Comments:The environmental benefits of the project align with social justice benefits as less waste <br /> would be going to landfills in minority communities.There was a feeling that the applicant was <br /> leveraging existing impact and there was a desire to see more growth and outreach with minorities, <br /> however the HRC felt that this project was inexpensive and worth funding. <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project <br /> Lifetime: $106.27 <br /> #4 Ranked Project—Town of Carrboro-203 Solar Array and Educational Display <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): Town of Carrboro(Orange County) <br /> Funding Requested: $89,243 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $40,575 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.1 <br /> Project Description: "The Town of Carrboro requests funding to construct a solar photovoltaic array and <br /> educational display on the 203 Project, a new building located at 203 S. Greensboro Street in downtown <br /> Carrboro. The 203 Project is a collaborative effort between the Town and Orange County to build a <br /> community-based facility containing Town offices, the Orange County Southern Branch Library, WCOM <br /> radio and other amenities. The array will help the 203 Project attain US Green Building Council <br /> Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (USGBC LEED) Gold equivalent performance goals for <br /> the building and help the Town meet additional goals outlined in the Town's Community Climate Action <br /> Plan, municipal Energy and Climate Protection Plan and Comprehensive Plan. The educational display <br /> will highlight the sustainable features of the building and educate visitors on all the possibilities to <br /> reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air and water quality through green building practices. <br /> These features will be prominently displayed in a highly visible, central location, serving to effectively <br /> demonstrate the Town and County's robust commitments to climate action." <br /> Project Benefits:The solar photovoltaic array will produce 102,700 kWh/year and the educational <br /> display will engage all visitors in the building. All residents of Carrboro and Orange County will benefit <br /> from the project's greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from reductions in electricity usage as <br /> well as reduced urban heat island effect from the solar array.The educational display and solar array will <br /> provide visible examples of the Town and County's commitment to climate action and sustainability in a <br /> prominent, highly visible location frequented by many for training and other pursuits in downtown <br /> Carrboro. <br />