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Reviewer Comments:The CFE recognized the valuable mission of electrifying homes but noted that the projectt's cost <br /> was high relative to the limited number of people it would serve.They also suggested strengthening the climate <br /> education component.The HRC appreciated that the project addresses racial disparities in homeownership by <br /> focusing on affordable housing initiatives for low-income and minority communities. <br /> #10 Ranked Project— Endswell — Solar Project <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): Farewell Earth <br /> Funding Requested: $15,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.6 <br /> Project Description:The funds will be used towards the installation of a 40-kW solar array that will offset all energy <br /> usage of this eco-friendly funeral home. <br /> Project Benefits:Annual savings of$7100 are expected. Endswell intends to use this money to expand an <br /> affordability fund to make their services more affordable.The project will have immediate benefits in terms of the <br /> reduction in carbon-emission and energy-cost savings. Additionally,the installation of the solar array could help draw <br /> attention to the eco-friendly death-care movement as a whole. <br /> Reviewer Comments:The CFE strongly supports the business's mission and outreach efforts; however, the solar <br /> panels would primarily benefit the business itself, with limited local economic impact. The HRC expressed concern <br /> about the limited engagement with low-income and marginalized communities, though they acknowledged the <br /> project's partnership with Black-owned funeral homes. Ultimately,they felt the project would primarily benefit the <br /> business rather than the broader community. <br /> #11 Ranked Project—Town of Carrboro —Sustainable Transportation Pilot <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): N/A <br /> Funding Requested: $49,620 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.5 <br /> Project Description: Funds will be used to purchase e-bikes, safety equipment, and storage to allow Town employees <br /> to replace most low-cargo trips within two miles of each town building and a portion of trips beyond two miles. <br /> Project Benefits:This project will remove cars from the road and reduce emissions from gas-powered vehicles, <br /> shorten travel times on trips during peak hours when car congestion is high, extend the life of existing vehicles, <br /> encourage active transportation in Town, contribute to the health and wellness of Town employees, and educate the <br /> public on the ever-growing uses of e-bikes in our area. <br /> Reviewer Comments: While the CFE is eager to support transportation projects,funding is limited, and this project <br /> primarily benefits Carrboro town employees, who must also be willing to bike.The HRC believes that the Town of <br /> Carrboro should cover the cost of these a-bikes for their employees, given that they are primarily used for <br /> government-related business. <br /> #12 Ranked Project—Jubilee Healing Farm — Cob Outdoor Classroom and Food Forest <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): PORCH Hillsborough <br /> Funding Requested: $34,625 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $12,000 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.2 <br /> Project Description:Jubilee Healing Farm seeks to build a cob outdoor classroom and food forest to teach <br /> participants and visitors low carbon emission building strategies and create a zero-emission building project sourced <br />