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D9. Please describe <br />any other aspect of <br />your project that is <br />relevant to Social <br />Justice, <br />Environmental <br />Justice and Racial <br />Equity. (200 word <br />limit) <br />All people deserve a healthy environment, and our project is deeply rooted <br />in the principles of social justice, environmental justice, and racial equity. <br />By targeting underserved Orange County neighborhoods with low Tree <br />Equity Scores, high Social Vulnerability Index ratings, and pronounced <br />Urban Heat Island effects, we ensure that residents - many of whom are in <br />low-income or racially marginalized communities - gain equitable access to <br />the benefits of a healthy tree canopy. <br />This focus on environmental justice directly improves public health, energy <br />resilience, and climate adaptation, particularly for households most <br />vulnerable to heat stress, flooding, and poor air quality. Through our Pay- <br />W hat-You-Can model, cost is never a barrier, and residents collaborate in <br />species selection, placement, and maintenance planning. <br />Beyond immediate environmental gains, the project fosters community <br />empowerment. W e involve residents, local leaders, and partner <br />organizations in decision-making, ensuring the work reflects neighborhood <br />priorities and builds long-term stewardship. <br />TftT is committed to upholding and strengthening a culture of equity, <br />diversity, and inclusion in our operations, partnerships, and Board <br />governance. These values directly inform how we design and deliver <br />projects that close gaps in environmental access while fostering pride, <br />ownership, and lasting community benefit. <br />For more, see our JEDI statements: <br />https://www.treesforthetriangle.org/our-core-beliefs--treethos.html <br />Criterion 2 - Emissions Reduced This criterion has a maximum score of 4 <br />points (out of a total of 26 points). Please see the Grant Project website <br />for estimation tools and the Background and Information document for <br />information about technical assistance. Applicants are encouraged to ask <br />for clarification and technical assistance as early as possible and no later <br />than the posted deadline for questions. <br />D10a. Does your <br />project save on <br />electricity (solar <br />projects should say <br />"yes" to this)? <br />Yes <br />Is your project a <br />solar project? <br />No <br />How many kW h are saved per year? (Solar projects should provide the number of kW h produced <br />per year and should enter 25 for the number of years that the project will have an impact.) <br />Criterion 2_ kW h CO2e (3).xlsx <br />D10b. Does your <br />project save on <br />gasoline? <br />No <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CB1A7685-96B7-4FBD-80E0-8CF756D5E579