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multiracial/multiethnic congregation to care for the Earth and reduce the impacts of climate change which are 9 <br /> felt most acutely by poor and marginalized people. <br /> Project Benefits:This project will directly benefit the multiracial/multiethnic congregation,the preschool, and <br /> day care program for low-income families, and the many community users of the church, such as AA, <br /> Al anon groups and others. In total, approximately 500 people/week will benefit from the 'clean energy' <br /> generated by the added panels. In addition, our Earth Ministry team is active in all of the towns within Orange <br /> County providing education and outreach for the community, our congregation and user groups about the <br /> positives of solar energy for the climate, and other topics such as waste-diversion,global climate change, and <br /> environmental issues. <br /> Reviewer Comments: We are excited to support a community organization that is also leveraging the Solarize <br /> the Triangle program for additional cost savings. We love the community outreach portion of this application <br /> and believe their engagement with the broader community has great potential to reach individuals outside of <br /> the direct Binkley Baptist community to educate and inform the community about climate change, programs <br /> such as Solarize the Triangle and promoting sustainable practices. <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project Lifetime: $122 <br /> #6 Ranked Project— EMPOWER-ment <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): SolarEquity <br /> Funding Requested: $134,562 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $61,623 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 18 <br /> Project Description: The funds provided by Orange County's Community Climate Action Grant Program <br /> will go directly towards installing rooftop solar on EmPOWERment's PEACH Apartments located in <br /> Chapel Hill.The funds will cover 18.1%of operations, 100%of equipment, and 100% of personnel <br /> costs. <br /> Project Benefits: EmPOWERment Inc. (EI) is building an apartment building. As a partner, SolarEquity will install <br /> rooftop solar on the PEACH Apartments, a rental complex for ten low-income and very low-income families. <br /> Installing rooftop solar will mitigate carbon emissions while decreasing the target population's energy burden. <br /> Reviewer Comments: We are excited about this project and recognize that EMPOWERment is in the early stages <br /> of construction with opportunity to seek additional funds through the next CCAG round of funding and/or other <br /> outlets to support the remaining funding need. We feel strongly that the final outcome of this project should <br /> emphasize any savings received going directly to the tenants of the PEACH apartments through reduced utility <br /> expense. <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project Lifetime: $106 <br /> #7 Ranked Project— Club Nova <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): Carrboro Farmers' Market, NC Botanical Garden <br /> Funding Requested: $37,227 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $37,227 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17 <br /> Project Description: Club Nova will use funds for completing plans for our garden, greenhouse, and terrace to <br /> grow our own vegetables and herbs; purchasing materials for these areas including accessible raised beds and <br /> planters, purchasing an energy efficient stackable washer and dryer that utilizes less water and sanitizes <br /> reusable items such as dish clothes, cloth napkins, and towels. <br />