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40 <br /> Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs Manager, continued the presentation: <br /> 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 /> I Top Priorities in the Climate Action Plan: <br /> 0MAACCTIQ <br /> i❑ Meet GHG reduction targets <br /> PLAN ❑z Expand community-wide solar capacity <br /> ❑3 Build 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 /> ORANGECOUNTY ORANGE COUNTY <br /> SUSTAINABILITY NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Patrick Mallett continued the presentation: <br /> Slide #6 <br /> Planning Board Recommendation <br /> Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee reviewed and <br /> discussed attheirApril 9, 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 /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br />