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Attachment A <br /> Orange County - Solar Feasibility Study Submitted by Pisgah Energy r <br /> PISGAH ENERGY <br /> DE31011 • DEVELOPHE11T <br /> July 3rd , 2025 <br /> Orange County <br /> Attn : Angel Barnes <br /> RE : Solar Feasibility Study <br /> RFQ No : 367=005449 <br /> Solar Feasibility Study Services for Orange County and Town of Hillsborough <br /> Scope of Work — Basic Services <br /> The scope of work for basic services is for solar feasibility study services requested in RFQ No . 367-005449 and is <br /> based on the ( 19) facilities identified by Orange County staff. The ( 19) facilities reflect the removal of Central <br /> Recreation , Fuel Station and Hillsborough Commons from the studies . This revised proposal also includes the following <br /> (4) facilities to be studied for the Town of Hillsborough ; Town Hall Annex ( rooftop solar only- 1 utility account) , Motor <br /> Pool (rooftop solar only — 1 utility account) , Water Treatment Plant (ground - mounted solar only — 5 utility accounts) , <br /> and Wastewater Treatment Plant (ground- mounted solar only — 1 utility account) . The Price includes provision of all <br /> labor, preliminary design , site assessment equipment , and software tools to complete the services . The system designs <br /> provided with the feasibility studies will be based on the 2023 National Electric Code , the 2024 NC Building Code, and <br /> current AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction ) requirements . We anticipate these services will last up to 18 weeks . <br /> 1 ) Kickoff Meeting —Key team members will be identified and discussions around site/facility accessibility will occur at <br /> kickoff. The schedule for feasibility will be reviewed at a high level . Orange County staff members to provide feedback <br /> on critical milestone due dates during feasibility for their staff reporting needs . At kickoff, we will discuss and request <br /> the deliverables needed from Orange County and Town of Hillsborough to conduct the services . These deliverables <br /> include energy usage information for the facilities , construction and/or record drawings (if available) , identification of <br /> existing roof warranties and roof manufacturer, and identification of the Authority Having Jurisdiction serving each <br /> facility . <br /> 2) Site Identification/Qualification — Prior to conducting site visits at these facilities , we will identify any known keep-out <br /> or restricted areas for solar panel placement with Orange County and Town of Hillsborough staff. For Orange County, <br /> the general location for solar panel placement on rooftops and placement opportunities for solar parking canopies will <br /> be identified . For the Town of Hillsborough , the general location for solar panel placement on rooftops and placement <br /> opportunities for ground- mounted solar will be identified . The code requirements will be reviewed at a high level to <br /> communicate the rooftop and property setback requirements for solar construction and for the owner to provide any <br /> additional setback needs . <br /> 3) Energy Usage Analysis — The energy usage analysis will consist of reviewing the most recent 12 -month kWh ( Energy) <br /> and kW (Demand) electricity usage and confirming the rate schedule to qualify the customer's cost per kWh and kW <br /> and to understand any potential rate schedule changes . The maximum solar PV capacity , based on the historical <br /> energy usage for the given account , will be established after the energy usage analysis . Further definition of the <br /> maximum solar capacity will be determined after visiting the site . <br /> 4) Site Visit and Electrical Analysis — Solar site investigation includes : confirming the location for all solar equipment, <br /> identifying the physical point of interconnection for behind the meter application , identifying communications equipment <br /> location , confirming roof-type , assessment of roof condition , identifying setback requirements for existing rooftop <br /> equipment and setbacks for solar panels from roof edge and parapet walls , determining parapet wall heights , verifying <br /> parking canopy and ground-mounted compatibility for the site including underground stormwater/ sewer/ utility lines , <br /> confirming property lines , recording switchgear and transformer data , determining site -specific system sizing limitations <br /> based on available real estate or the facilities' existing electrical distribution system and identifying upgrades to existing <br /> electrical system where applicable , and identifying shading concerns from nearby objects . The maximum <br /> recommended solar PV installation capacity will be determined after all relevant site data is obtained . The solar site <br /> ProposalSolar Feasibility Study <br />