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APPENDIX C • . REPORT- Presented emissions forecast to 2050 using assumptions that Duke Energy will <br /> uphold their Renewable Energy Portfolio standards, It was discussed that the <br /> County will monitor Duke's progress toward this goal and adjust the planning <br /> process accordingly <br /> - Mentioned that there will be an online dashboard which will be presented at the <br /> November 2, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting <br /> - Presented Top 10 things the County should do <br /> FEEDBACK <br /> •There needs to be more detail around weatherization. How can we expand education <br /> on rebates <br /> • How to get past public education and into supporting actions <br /> - Joint statement to climate commitment among communities <br /> - Make part of emergency preparedness <br /> • Bill Ward reviewed the Top 10 and commented on the accuracy of the EV% of adoption. <br /> The consultant explained that she used NC Department of Transportation registration <br /> data from August 2023 <br /> •There was discussion around what the cost implications were on the TOP 10 <br /> •There was a suggestion to use the CAP to create a climate commitment campaign <br /> across multiple regional counties. It was felt that once the County Commissioners <br /> adopted the CAP, this campaign could really get people's attention on climate issues. <br /> • Discussed limitation for EV adoption.We need to better motivate residents by promoting <br /> rebates and increasing charging station connectivity. At the same time, we don't want <br /> to lose focus on the importance of hiking and walking. Melisas mentioned that she can <br /> walk or bike to most of her activities. <br /> - Greenbridge apartment complex needs chargers - what are the opportunities at <br /> multi unit dwellings?What role could the County play? <br /> - Consider infrastructure and spaces for developers to install EV chargers. <br /> •We discussed partners who were missing from our CAP list.Two came to mind: Carolina <br /> Advocates and the Sierra Club <br /> • Consider a 2024 climate resolution from the County Commissioners, similar to what <br /> they did for emergency services? <br /> • John discussed how to integrate climate into health care by forming a health advocacy <br /> group <br /> • John mentioned that there was no public transportation in the north. <br /> 16 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />