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40 <br /> 1 Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs Manager, continued the presentation: <br /> 2 <br /> 3 Slide #5 <br /> Solar Energy: A Key Strategy in Meeting <br /> Climate Action Plan Goals <br /> Reduce GHG emissions 50%by 2030 and 100% <br /> by 2050 <br /> Energy use accounts for 54%of total GHG <br /> emissions(residential energy= 18%) <br /> ■ Solar energy is key strategy for cutting emissions <br /> Top Priorities in the Climate Action Plan: <br /> ACTION Meet GHG reduction targets <br /> PLAN Expand community-wide solar capacity <br /> H3Build resilient infrastructure for climate emergencies <br /> Updating the UDO: <br /> -Enables broader solar adoption <br /> -Supports emission reductions and energy resilience <br /> -Aligns land use policy with climate action <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE COUNTY <br /> SUSTAINABILITY NORTH CAROLTNA <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Patrick Mallett continued the presentation: <br /> 7 <br /> 8 Slide #6 <br /> Planning Board Recommendation <br /> Planning Board ordinance Review Committee reviewed and <br /> discussed at their April 0, 2025, meeting. <br /> Planning Board voted unanimously(10-0)to recommend <br /> approval of the proposed amendments at their May 7, 2024, <br /> meeting. <br /> ,409 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 9 <br /> 10 <br />