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ftmi-i <br /> SECTOR :• -• COUNTY <br /> Z Develop and adopt electric Encourage the use of plug-in Encourage private vehicle <br /> O vehicle requirements electric vehicles in Durham owners to use electric vehicles; <br /> a for developments;Offer <br /> Increase fuel efficiency as a substitute for petroleum develop charging stations <br /> O of campus fleet based on powered vehicles to help for electric vehicles and <br /> p incentives for electric vehicle <br /> a charging infrastructure in CAFE standards achieve community-wide air encourage apartmentartment owners <br /> > <br /> quality and GHG emissions and homeowners to install <br /> �++ developments reduction goals charging stations <br /> The Comprehensive Increase use of <br /> F Sustainability Plan identifies Expand Vehicle telematics; environmentally preferred Expanded public transit is a <br /> > ways Hillsborough can convert Establish a Commuter transportation options stated goal of the CAP <br /> vehicle trips into walking, Alternative Program <br /> biking,or transit trips. <br /> Pledged to be carbon <br /> _O� Reducing U.S.GHG emissions neutral by 2050 and Commitment to reducing <br /> W Focus on energy efficiency and <br /> N a 50%to 52%below 2005 levels established 15 near-term emissions to net zero in the <br /> N� community EV adoption <br /> a by 2030. strategies to reach electricity sector <br /> W this goal. <br /> 80%renewable energy by 80%renewable energy by 100%clean energy by 2050; <br /> Lu 2030;100%by 2050 2030;100%by 2050 Install rooftop solar panels <br /> Z where feasible <br /> W <br /> W Commit to onsite solar <br /> m and RECs Identify potential sites or <br /> Participating in Solarize the Participating in Solarize the areas for the location of <br /> W Triangle Triangle renewable energy facilities, <br /> Z including solar farms and wind <br /> W <br /> M plantations <br /> Z Investigate opportunities and <br /> O <br /> a incorporate sustainability Continue Building Reducing total energy use Encourage energy audits for <br /> v and climate initiatives Optimization Program; is a keytenant of Durham private and public buildings with <br /> in facility development Continue Energy County's abilityto reach its incentives for follow-up retrofits <br /> F including geothermal,solar, Conservation Measures <br /> v renewable energy goals. on existing buildings <br /> weatherization,and green Program <br /> W <br /> W infrastructure <br /> Table A:Current State and Regional Commitments(continued from page 23) <br /> OUR PROGRESS <br /> In 2008, sustainability was threaded throughout Orange County's 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan. The integration and collective impact of environmental, <br /> social and economic elements was recognized as a contributing factor to <br /> ensuring a healthy and vibrant community. Since then, Orange County has <br /> demonstrated a long-term commitment to pursuing initiatives that support <br /> this vision, as listed in the following sectors. The County will continue to <br /> incentivize and acknowledge those making efforts as this CAP is implemented <br /> over time. <br /> 24 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA <br />