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APPENDIX H EMISSION REDUCTION • <br /> BUILT ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT <br /> ImpactAction Steps Emissions <br /> BE 1.1.1 Achieve a 20%energy usage reduction in county operation by 2035 using a 2019 baseline High <br /> BE 1.1.2 Install energy-efficient technologies in two County facilities each year High <br /> BE 1.2.1 Replace traditional lighting with LEDs in all county facilities by 2030 High <br /> BE 1.2.2 Evaluate high energy use in two County buildings for deployment of green infrastructure <br /> measures:vertical gardens and tree plantings to reduce energy used to cool these Medium <br /> buildings by 2030 <br /> BE 1.3.1 Provide an exhaustive list of all possible commercial and residential rebate programs High <br /> on the County's website (BE4.1) <br /> BE 1.3.2 Advocate for an all electric building code with the North Carolina Building Code Council High <br /> BE 1.4.1 Launch annual energy-saving education program to encourage actions such as Medium <br /> turning off lights, powering down computers, and conducting energy audits <br /> BE 2.1.1 Complete a solar siting survey for County facilities' High <br /> BE 2.1.2 Consider adding electric battery storage to critical facilities and resilience hubs Medium <br /> identified in CR 1.4.1 <br /> BE 2.1.3. Continue with the "Solarize the Triangle" program among commercial and High <br /> residential communities <br /> BE 2.1.4 Regularly monitor, review, and comment on utility programs and legislative proposals <br /> impacting the adoption of clean energy in the County to ensure they align with the High <br /> County's climate action goals. <br /> BE 2.1.5 Provide training to staff on maintenance of renewable energy systems Medium <br /> BE 2.2.1 Participate in Duke Energy's "Green Source Advantage Choice" program to secure renewable High <br /> energy from projects connected to the Duke Energy grid <br /> BE 2.2.2 Incorporate the 10-year avoided cost bill credit option that Duke Energy is offering Low <br /> to receive a rebate for the cost of avoided utility infrastructure expenses <br /> BE 2.2.3 Secure IRA funding for four renewable energy projects by 2035. High <br /> BE 2.3.1 Include analysis on locations as part of the Solar Siting Survey(BE 2.1.1) Medium <br /> BE 2.4.1 Release rounds "Solarize the Triangle" annually High <br /> BE 2.4.2 Designate a portion of the Community Climate Action Grant to incentivize participation in High <br /> Solarize the Triangle for small businesses, nonprofits and farms <br /> BE 2.5.1 Work with Planning Department to expedite permitting process for all new solar projects Medium <br /> BE 2.6.1 Establish a Working Group as part of the annual Ag Summit High <br /> BE 2.6.2 Utilize the seed funding for County's Cooperative Extension and Sustainability to Medium <br /> launch this discussion <br /> BE 3.1.1 Support energy efficiency programs and partners that provide energy efficiency services <br /> and education that serve historically-disadvantaged communities by providing services High <br /> and education that reduce emissions, improve standards of living, support the <br /> local economy and workforce development <br /> BE 3.1.2 Release rounds of the "Electrify the Triangle" program which would work to High <br /> install EV chargers, induction ovens, electric heat pumps, etc in the community <br /> BE 4.1.1 Launch the website by December 31, 2024. Medium <br /> BE 4.1.2 Compile a list of funding sources that local residents, businesses, or the County could Medium <br /> potentially access to fund energy audits and energy efficiency improvements <br /> ' https://starwl.ncuc.gov/NCUC/ViewFile.aspx?ld=1452268d-1905-4dle-a5c8-a9e84351e53a <br /> 5 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />