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Page 7 of 20 <br /> <br />7. Please briefly describe the <br />proposed project and the target <br />population to benefit from the <br />program. How many people will <br />benefit? (100-300 words) <br />Binkley is requesting of the Orange County Community Climate <br />Action Grant $49, 036 to contract with the NC Cary-based <br />company Yes Solar Solutions to install an 18.86 DC Net-Metered <br />System consisting of 46 Solar4America panels, 1 SolarEdge 17.3K <br />US Inverter, and Unirac RM10 EVO Ballasted Racking. When <br />operational the system will generate 23,905 kWh/year. This will <br />roughly double the current solar panel generated electricity from <br />the 50 solar panels installed at Binkley in 2016 with funds raised by <br />the congregation. <br /> <br />This project will directly benefit the multiracial/multiethnic <br />congregation, the preschool, and day care program for low-income <br />families, and the many community users of the church, such as AA, <br />Al anon groups and others. In total approximately 500 <br />people/week will benefit from the ‘clean energy’ generated by the <br />added panels. <br /> <br />Why does Binkley propose to add more solar panels? <br />• To build on the success of our original investment in solar <br />energy for the church and as a teaching tool for climate <br />justice. <br />• To further reduce Binkley’s carbon footprint <br />• To continue to educate our congregation and user groups <br />about the positives of solar energy for the climate. <br />• To inspire church members and users to take more <br />aggressive action on energy use reductions in their <br />dwellings and, in some cases installing solar panels. <br />• To make a ‘statement’ about caring for God’s creation – <br />the Earth and all its creatures. <br />• To make a statement about and a contribution to <br />advancing social justice since the poor are bearing the <br />major impacts of climate change. <br />• To reduce our energy cost <br /> <br />8. Please choose the best <br />description for the type of <br />project: <br /> <br />☒ Infrastructure/Clean Tech: New <br />☐ Infrastructure/Clean Tech: Repair <br />☐ Infrastructure/Clean Tech: Replacement <br />☐ Communication/Education <br />☐ Natural Systems Management/Restoration <br />☐ Circular Economy/Waste reduction <br />☐ Analysis/Plan <br />☐ Other (Please describe): <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 77953783-C404-4AD0-84BA-D739A58B1A83