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6 <br /> Advancing Solar Energy <br /> SOLARIZE THE Asset Management Services installed a 22 kW rooftop solar array on <br /> TRIANGLE ` ' the Efland EMS station(209 Mt.Willing Road,Efland). <br /> 68 The Planning and Inspections Department developed a new solar <br /> contracts signed array guide for residential uses(https://www.orangecountync.gov/ <br /> — 617.8 kW DocumentCenter/View/28676/Solar-Array-Guide?bidld=)that includes <br /> of new clean energy a checklist to help make the permitting process easier for residential <br /> capacity solar energy installations. <br /> Solar power an• ` I <br /> •. - - . n_ 859,427 kWh Exploring Agrivoltaics in Orange County <br /> • • • -• produced annually <br /> I A <br /> $111,725 <br /> 5 a in annual utility ' <br /> oml] bill savings <br /> $1.63 M <br /> • ° ®® in clean energy <br /> development <br /> program • • <br /> more _ '�' ,t r 2 •Ai,� ,�, <br /> SO: 1.15 M lbs. <br /> of CO2 avoidedORANGE COUNTY <br /> annually <br /> v< <br /> Solarize the Triangle—This <br /> .*RESEARCH TRIANGLE <br /> community-driven group- .CLEANTECH CLUSTER' <br /> Example of an agrivoltaics system with solar panels above crops <br /> purchasing program made 2023 Cleantech <br /> solar energy,battery storage, Innovation Awards Imagine farms that grow food and generate clean energy—that's <br /> and other clean technologies Platinum Sponsor Host Sponsor agrivoltaics!By placing solar panels above crops,farmers can boost <br /> more accessible and affordable. -Powersecure csas resiliency while advancing Orange County's renewable energy goals. <br /> The program's impact was - In February 2024,we hosted an Agrivoltaics meeting to explore its <br /> recognized with the prestigious /. potential locally.Now,we're pursuing grant funding for a pilot project <br /> 2023 Cleantech Innovation at Breeze Farm to study which crops thrive under solar panels and <br /> Award for Cleantech support farmers in adopting this innovative solution. <br /> Impact:Local Government, Agrivoltaics is a win-win for agriculture and sustainability,helping us <br /> celebrating its success in leveraging partnerships to drive sustainable cultivate a brighter,more resilient future!You Tube Video:https://www. <br /> progress.Watch the award video here:https://www.youtube.com/ youtube.com/watch?v=C9CJOxeK50g <br /> watch?v=CPByiurfOJE <br /> Utility Advocacy <br /> To advance our Climate Action goal of actively participating in utility <br /> �- programs and legislative proposals that impact clean energy adoption <br /> in Orange County,the Board of County Commissioners signed onto a <br /> letter in May 2024 advocating for a stronger,more sustainable vision in <br /> Duke Energy's Carbon Plan Integrated Resource Plan(CPIRP). <br /> This effort underscores our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas <br /> emissions and ensuring a cleaner energy future for our community. <br /> Efland EMS Station Solar Array <br /> 5 <br />