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population. <br /> 24. a. Have your <br /> collaborators/partners <br /> completed projects of this <br /> type in the past? <br /> b. If so, what funds were <br /> used? <br /> Yes No <br /> Funding used (Please describe): <br /> 25. Please describe any other <br /> relevant expertise or capacity <br /> to carry out the project in your <br /> application. <br /> SolarEquity has expertise in solarizing structures owned by non-profit <br /> entities in Orange County. In 2023, SolarEquity began the process of <br /> raising funds for the installation of solar on EmPOWERment ’s PEACH <br /> Apartments. For this project, SolarEquity conducted preliminary site <br /> work, worked with NC Solar Now to develop a series of solar proposals, <br /> devised legal billing and ownership models, and worked with <br /> EmPOWERment to raise $95,000 to fund the installation of solar on the <br /> PEACH Apartments. While the construction of the PEACH Apartments <br /> was delayed several months, this by no means reflects on SolarEquity’s <br /> capacity to meet deadlines. SolarEquity spent 2021 and 2022 working <br /> with Habitat for Humanity, East Chapel Hill Rotary, and Southern Energy <br /> Management to solarize 17 Habitat for Humanity homes in <br /> Hillsborough, NC. SolarEquity itself acquired 260 donated solar panels <br /> and raised $10,000 to assist in installation costs. These experiences <br /> have prepared SolarEquity to install solar on St. Joseph's CME Church in <br /> a timely and effective manner. <br /> 26. Please describe any prior <br /> challenges you have <br /> encountered in past grants <br /> and how you have worked <br /> through them. How may this <br /> impact this proposed project? <br /> SolarEquity has completed 18 grant applications over the last two years <br /> but has suffered on success rate due to a lack of community cachet and <br /> proof of successful projects given the organization’s short history. <br /> SolarEquity ’s small size and limited project portfolio will allow the <br /> organization to dedicate nearly all of its time and resources to <br /> executing the proposed solar project in a timely manner. SolarEquity <br /> understands the responsibilities of overseeing a successful solar project <br /> and the difficulties of raising capital. The relationship with the project ’s <br /> stakeholders and grant coordinators are paramount to the future of the <br /> organization. <br /> 27. Please describe one to three <br /> key partnerships/ <br /> collaborations that add the <br /> most value to the success of <br /> the proposed project. <br /> Partnership with Jackson Center: <br /> The Jackson Center plays an integral role in the St. Joseph's CME <br /> Church Solar Project. The Jackson Center is located adjacent to the <br /> Church and is a hub for creative action dedicated to preserving the <br /> future of the Northside Neighborhoods. If the Church is the heart of <br /> the community, the Jackson Center is the network of veins that ensures <br /> each part of the community is thriving. To support this project, the <br /> Jackson Center has provided SolarEquity with the necessary <br /> demographic data and offered the opportunity to become involved <br /> Page 21 of 28 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 257985C7-FC41-4937-8E64-B610C38DBA58