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<br /> Sustainable Business Toolkitrorwr 111kit
<br /> (https://www.orang eco untync ti-
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<br /> Built Environment& Energy Sustainable-Business-Toolkit):Our
<br /> Sustainability Team created the a
<br /> Sustainable Business Toolkit to help lt1
<br /> businesses and organizations adopt -
<br /> The second-largest source of emissions in Orange County comes from more sustainable practices while saving
<br /> energy use in commercial buildings,making up 34%of our total money.This go-to guide covers key areas
<br /> emissions,with residential buildings following at 19%.The solution? like energy,transportation,buildings,
<br /> Boosting energy efficiency,transitioning from gas to electric equipment water,and waste—plus,it highlights valuable rebates and tax credits
<br /> and increasing solar adoption.By making smart upgrades,we can cut to support cost-effective upgrades.Whether businesses are just starting
<br /> emissions,lower energy costs,and create healthier spaces for everyone. their sustainability journey or looking to take their efforts further,this
<br /> toolkit provides the resources they need to make a lasting impact.
<br /> Projects & Progress Powering Orange County with Solar Energy
<br /> g Orange County continues to shine as a leader in solar energy adoption
<br /> DURHAM • GRANVILLE • ORANGE It By the _
<br /> nd of 2024
<br /> EBERP=. ur, 1 ,565 :o; 37,098 kW
<br /> Solar installations were Total capacity generated,
<br /> Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program powering homes and a major step toward a
<br /> businesses across the cleaner,more resilient
<br /> The NC Energy Burden&Emissions Reduction Program(EBERP) county energy future
<br /> is a$1.5 million Department of Energy grant dedicated to lowering
<br /> energy costs and improving energy efficiency in under-resourced �1
<br /> neighborhoods across Durham,Granville,and Orange County.This
<br /> transformative 3-year grant-funded program will help communities
<br /> in these regions save money,reduce emissions,and create a more
<br /> sustainable,energy-efficient future!
<br /> Energy Efficiency through LEDs:Sustainability and Asset
<br /> Management Services converted 4 buildings over to LED lighting. ;:
<br /> 1 Solar rooftop installation for low-to-moderate income(LMI)solar program
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<br /> RANIGE 'll . Or ' ' ' Expanding Access to Solar—In 2023-2024,a dedicated low-to-
<br /> . r moderate income(LMI)solar program helped bring the benefits of
<br /> r r clean energy to more households,funding the installation of three
<br /> additional rooftop solar systems for families who might not otherwise
<br /> Orange County Library e0, 0 $6,000
<br /> DSS/Hillsborough Commons 111,0,000 $8,000 have access.Altogether,these new systems produce over 12,000 kWh of
<br /> Southern Human Services Center 55,577 $4,483 electricity and save over$900 every year.
<br /> Seymour(enter 56587 $4,786
<br /> TOTAL 303,159 $23,269
<br /> Call 844.604-5510 to enroll in the Duke Energy Improve and Save program for a free home energy assessment.
<br /> Call 844-788-0139 or visit shop-decnc.duke-energy.com/Lighting for discounted LEDs!
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