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APPENDIX C • . REPORT• Develop and incentivize residential and commercial fuel switching programs(1 dot) <br /> • Development of on-site and off-site renewable energy projects(1 dot) <br /> • Promote/incentivize the sale of electric vehicles in the County(1 dot) <br /> • Expand the number of public and private EV charging stations(0 dots) <br /> • Promote transit-oriented development principles for new development(3 dots) <br /> • Increase the number of local public transit options(2 dots) <br /> • Increase shared mobility options(bikes, scooters, etc.) (0 dots) <br /> • Pass ordinance banning non-essential single use items(4 dots) <br /> Workshop#2 - Business and Vendor Perspectives <br /> Date: March 14 @ 9:00-10:30am EST <br /> Location:Online via Zoom <br /> Attendee(s): <br /> •Jensen Anderson,Director of Community Engagement and Assistant to the President, <br /> Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce <br /> • Leigh Anne King, Clarion Associates <br /> • David Shaw, CEO of Roc Records <br /> •Scott Czechlewski, CEO, Hillsborough/Orange County(NC) Chamber of Commerce <br /> KEY TAKEAWAYS: <br /> GREEN COMMUNITY <br /> • Reducing energy use and climate footprint in land use requires accessible office <br /> space located in town, but finding such space is challenging due to limited availability, <br /> particularly for smaller firms. <br /> •Lack of affordable housing in their area could lead to people having to move further <br /> away and increase emissions from commuting. <br /> •While businesses care about the environment, they may be hesitant to participate in a <br /> green business program due to current financial struggles. <br /> •Complexity,cost, and time will be significant factors in getting the business community <br /> interested in a green business program.Need to start with easy,low-cost initiatives to <br /> get businesses invested,with community support and incentives being key motivators <br /> for participation. Food recovery program could be a good first step. <br /> • If lots of businesses are participating in the program, others will (marketing/publicity <br /> important) <br /> • Need to talk with developers/HOAs for green infrastructure (get boots on ground <br /> perspective/support) <br /> 3 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />