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116 <br /> Triangle Sustainability Partnership has successfully initiated the "Solarize the <br /> Triangle" program, which hit its top goal of reaching Tier 8 pricing in its first year. It <br /> was also successful in lowering the cost of solar for all participants by thirty-seven <br /> cents per kilowatt ($0.37/kW), achieving $300,500 in annual utility bill savings, <br /> generating $5.98 million in new clean energy development, creating 1,731 kW of new <br /> clean energy capacity, and avoiding 3.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide annually. <br /> This program will be expanded in 2024 to focus on electrification with a new program <br /> entitled "Electrify the Triangle". <br /> Central Pines Regional Council (formerly Triangle J Council of Governments) is a <br /> resource and support hub for local governments, community members, and partners <br /> across Chatham, Durham,Johnston, Lee, Moore,Orange,and Wake counties. This public <br /> private partnership focuses on building networks to address gaps, overcome barriers, <br /> and surface funding opportunities in key areas, including Environment & Resilience and <br /> Mobility&Transportation. <br /> The Southeast Sustainability Directors Network is another consortium with which <br /> Orange County is involved. The Network helps facilitate and advocate for regional <br /> climate initiatives, offers peer learning opportunities, equity resources, and information <br /> on regional funding. <br /> Provisional GHG Reduction Targets <br /> Blue Strike Environmental recommends the County adopt two GHG mitigation targets, <br /> one for 2030 and another for 2050.The targets are similar to those of nearby cities and <br /> the State of North Carolina. These goals are fully described in the 2023 Plan, but are <br /> summarized as follows: <br /> 1. Achieve 50% emissions reduction by 2030 from a 2005 baseline <br /> 2. Achieve 100% emissions reduction by 2050 from a 2005 baseline <br /> These goals are consistent with state laws, regional partners, and local organizations <br /> regarding GHG mitigation. North Carolina identified a mid-term goal of reducing <br /> emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2005 baseline, and a long-term goal of carbon <br /> neutrality by 2050 with Executive Order NO. 80, Executive Order NO. 246 and House Bill <br /> 951. By executing the strategies in the 2023 Plan, Orange County will meet these State <br /> guidelines. These targets are realistic given the surrounding local, regional, and state <br /> commitments, including those of the utilities from which the County draws its power. <br /> TABLE 1:2030 AND 2050 GHG EMISSIONS TARGETS <br /> 2005 Baseline GHG Emissions 2,802,500 MT CO2e <br /> 2030 Target(50%below 2005 Levels) 1,401,250 MT CO2e <br /> 2050 Target(100%below 2005 Levels) Carbon Neutrality <br /> 4 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />