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2025-096-E-County Mgr-Solar Equity-Solar on St Joseph CME Church
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3/5/2025
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3/5/2025
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3/6/2025
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#19 Ranked Project – The ArtsCenter – Energy Efficiency Project <br />Applicant (Collaborators): N/A <br />Funding Requested: $10,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.3 <br /> <br />Project Description: The ArtsCenter’s renovated 1974 downtown building features over thirty windows, spanning a <br />total of 1,000 square feet. Many of these floor‐to‐ceiling windows allow abundant natural light, which is invaluable <br />for creating art. However, they also place significant strain on the building’s 27‐year‐old HVAC system, resulting in <br />cold interior spaces and uncomfortably warm exterior rooms during the summer and parts of fall and spring. <br />Installing window films offers a cost‐effective, immediate solution that will enhance comfort while significantly <br />reducing greenhouse gas emissions. <br /> <br />Project Benefits: Applying films to our western and southern‐facing windows will block up to 98% of UV rays and <br />reduce energy bills by 38%. This initiative will benefit all visitors to the ArtsCenter by promoting awareness and <br />education on energy‐efficient practices. <br /> <br />Reviewer Comments: The CFE considered this project simple and easy to install. For future grant applications, we <br />recommend increasing its impact on local economic development and providing more specific details. The project <br />may have limited visibility unless signage is included. We also suggest exploring a Duke Energy grant as an additional <br />funding option. The HRC sees potential to serve disadvantaged communities but noted the lack of direct engagement <br />with these populations. <br /> <br />#20 Ranked Project – Kolibri Farm – Cultivation, Cooking and Community <br />Applicant (Collaborators): N/A <br />Funding Requested: $60,077 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.0 <br /> <br />Project Description: The funds will be used to purchase equipment that will support an increased number of <br />participants in the communal garden and expand the land dedicated to regenerative cultivation. Electric appliances <br />for the kitchen will also be acquired, powered by a solar array, enabling participants to prepare healthy meals in an <br />eco‐friendly environment. These funds will help facilitate community activities and shared meals, fostering stronger <br />connections within the local community. <br /> <br />Project Benefits: Regenerative farming helps sequester carbon, while providing fresh produce and prepared meals to <br />individuals who may not have access to transportation or the income to afford fresh food from local markets. <br />Additionally, the project offers educational benefits through hands‐on participation. By working in the garden, <br />participants gain valuable knowledge while actively contributing to the community’s well‐being. <br />Reviewer Comments: The CFE supports the mission and goals of the project but recommends prioritizing community <br />connections before moving forward. The project's impact on local economic development and GHG reductions is <br />currently limited. The HRC highlighted that the project promotes food security and community engagement through <br />communal gardening, with a strong focus on racial and social equity. It also empowers low‐income families by <br />providing the opportunity to grow their own food. <br />#21 Ranked Project – Spring Crest Farms – Solar Well Pump <br />Applicant (Collaborators): N/A <br />Funding Requested: $18,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 12.4 <br /> <br />Project Description: Spring Crest Farms is a small, family‐owned and operated beef cattle farm that supplies locally <br />raised beef products to Orange and Alamance County restaurants and directly to consumers. They are implementing <br />16Docusign Envelope ID: 257985C7-FC41-4937-8E64-B610C38DBA58
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