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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> January 9, 2023; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> VII. Updates and Information Items <br /> • Amy Eckberg gave the CFE a status update on the Climate Action Plan. The <br /> company is continuing to obtain data and the team is fine tuning the community <br /> engagement plan. They will begin by tying in with the upcoming Agriculture Summit <br /> followed by other activities. <br /> • Amy Eckberg gave the CFE an update on the Solarize the Triangle campaign. There <br /> were 1500 people that registered for a free assessment so the group is proceeding to <br /> carry through with that work. They are also working to secure funding to provide <br /> solar for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) families. <br /> • Kalani Allen notified the CFE that 2023 is the Year of the Trail. The entire State of <br /> North Carolina is celebrating and DEAPR will be asking the BOCC to join the <br /> coalition. <br /> • Jessie Birckhead notified the CFE that she and Veronica Penn Beattie have been <br /> working on a CFE Looking Ahead Calendar so that members would know what is <br /> expected of them throughout the year. They are also working on a CFE roster/ <br /> biography document so that they will know each other's background. Lastly, they <br /> plan to attend an upcoming BOCC meeting and invited other members to come along. <br /> VIII. Adjournment <br /> Regina Baratta motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm; seconded by Kristie Mather; <br /> all in favor; none opposed; motion passed. <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />