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9 <br /> "Vehicle decals and signage would promote and educate residents about the positive impacts of the <br /> project." <br /> CFE Comments: The CFE felt that the garbage truck had more benefits for the community and <br /> recommends providing partial funding for the garbage truck portion of the application and no funding <br /> for the mowers. While the CFE agreed that the mowers can also help improve air quality and reduce <br /> noise, it was felt there were more impacts to the community at large with the garbage truck. The CFE <br /> also liked that other funding sources were being knitted together and used to support the acquisition of <br /> the garbage truck; they liked that climate action funds were being matched and maximized to enable <br /> the funding of such a big purchase. <br /> The CFE noted that garbage trucks are heavy users of fossil fuels and local governments are strapped for <br /> paying for things like this as they are recovering from pandemic expenditures, however it was also noted <br /> that Chapel Hill has a large budget and more flexibility to shift funds around than other entities. The <br /> CFE expressed a desire to see an educational truck wrap used that promotes the use of clean energy <br /> technology.This will be a very visible way to educate as the truck travels through various neighborhoods <br /> in Orange County. <br /> HRC Comments:The HRC pointed out that garbage trucks drive by the Rogers-Eubanks Community on <br /> their way to the waste and recycling center which is an important point to make as this neighborhood <br /> has historically been subjected to the environmental impacts of living near this facility. The HRC liked <br /> the fact that the garbage truck would reduce emissions and air pollution in the community and <br /> suggested that there is a good opportunity for outreach in regards to the environmental justice impacts <br /> on the community. <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project <br /> Lifetime: $251 <br /> #6 Ranked Project—The ArtsCenter—Solar Array <br /> Applicant(Collaborators):The Arts Center <br /> Funding Requested: $134,664 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $55,000 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 15.8 <br /> Project Description: "The ArtsCenter is the largest provider of arts education in Orange County. Since <br /> its inception 50 years ago, it has grown from a single music class into a dynamic multi-disciplinary <br /> educational arts center serving students of all ages. "The ArtsCenter and David A. Gange Architecture <br /> propose partnering with NC Solar now to install a photovoltaic system on the roof of the newly <br /> renovated ArtsCenter at 400 Roberson Street in Carrboro. This solar energy solution will not only <br /> significantly offset the ArtsCenter's utility costs; it will also provide long-term financial savings through a <br /> variety of solar energy rebates." <br /> Project Benefits: "This 99.84 kW system is projected to generate 128,426 kWh annually. Installation of <br /> a photovoltaic system will not only significantly offset the ArtsCenter's utility costs but also through net <br /> metering,the ArtsCenter would receive credit on its monthly electric bills for the excess electricity it <br /> adds to the grid. This project will enable the ArtsCenter to become impervious to unknowable utility <br /> rate increases. By installing a PV system, the ArtsCenter will be making a powerful statement about <br /> their responsibility as a community center to incorporate green building initiatives into their renovation <br /> project. Part of this responsibility is educating their community on the importance of green building. If <br /> the ArtsCenter receives funding for this project, they will share the story on their website and track the <br />