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P a g e 10 o f 25 <br /> <br />The solar photovoltaic array will produce 102,700 kWh/year and <br />the educational display will engage all visitors to the building <br />(annually, 2,800 visitors to the government center, 8,300 to the <br />Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Resources Department, and 30,000- <br />40,000 visitors to the library). All residents of Carrboro (21,312) <br />and Orange County (148,696) will benefit from the project’s <br />greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from reductions in <br />electricity usage, as well as reduced urban heat island effect from <br />the solar array. The educational display and solar array will provide <br />visible examples of the Town and County commitment to climate <br />action and sustainability in a prominent, highly-visible location, <br />frequented by many for training and other pursuits in downtown <br />Carrboro. <br /> <br />Source: Census.gov <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 />9. Please choose the primary <br />climate change mitigation focus <br />for this project (select all that <br />apply): <br />☒ Energy Efficiency <br />☒ Renewable Energy <br />☐ Beneficial Electrification <br />☐ Carbon Sequestration <br />☒ Other (Please describe): Reduced urban heat island effect from <br />solar panel installations. <br />10. Has your organization or have <br />your collaborators/partners <br />completed projects of this type in <br />the past? If so, what funds were <br />used? <br />☒ Yes <br />☒ Funding used (Please describe): <br /> In 2012, the Town and the Appalachian Institute for Renewable <br />Energy (AIRE) assisted a group of Carrboro residents in forming <br />Carrboro Community Solar, LLC. The group of private residents <br />funded the installation of a 5 kW community solar array at the <br />Carrboro Town Commons. <br />☐ No <br />11. If this project is not selected for <br />funding in this round, what other <br />funding might be used to support <br />it within the next 5 years? <br />☒ Other capital or operational funds <br />The Town of Carrboro funds will be utilized to complete this <br />project and additional maintenance support over the next 5-years. <br />☐ None. This is a unique opportunity. <br />☐ Unknown (please describe): <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 08DD74BE-CE96-4D90-9C72-8BD18C25E2E7