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2026-072-E-County Mgr-Urban Sustainability Solutions-High School Riparian Buffers
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2/26/2026
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2/26/2026
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#10 Ranked Project – SolarEquity – St. Joseph’s CME Church Solar Project <br />Applicant (Collaborators): Saint Joseph's Christian Methodist Episcopal Church <br />Funding Requested: $28,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $28,000 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.83 <br />Project Description: SolarEquity proposes installing a 23.4 kW solar array on St. Joseph’s CME Church to reduce utility <br />costs for a historically Black, low‐income community. The system will save the church over $1,200 annually and offset <br />about 150 metric tons of carbon emissions over 25 years. <br />Project Benefits: The solar array will cut nearly 6 metric tons of CO₂ annually and save the church over $1,200 per <br />year in utility costs, easing financial burdens on a historically low‐income congregation. Over its lifespan, the system <br />will offset nearly 150 metric tons of emissions and strengthen energy resilience. As a visible community institution, <br />the church’s adoption of solar will also inspire broader climate action within the Northside community. <br />Reviewer Comments: The CFE supports this grant request so that St. Joseph's can complete their original request <br />from 2024 to install solar panels after a roof repair. Once the panels are in place, St. Joseph's community (and <br />Northside in general) would have a place to go for shelter, cooling, etc. during extreme events and power losses. The <br />HRC noted the project’s value in supporting long‐time residents in an historically underserved community while offering <br />opportunities for cost savings and future community benefit. <br />#11 Ranked Project – Pee Wee– Native Focused Landscaping for 10 Tiny Homes <br />Applicant (Collaborators): N/A <br />Funding Requested: $4,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.68 <br />Project Description: This project will add native, climate‐resilient landscaping to 10 affordable tiny homes for <br />formerly homeless residents. The plantings will reduce runoff, support biodiversity, and lower emissions from <br />mowing while beautifying shared spaces. With community input and local expertise, the initiative supports county <br />climate goals and long‐term stewardship. <br />Project Benefits: Native landscaping at 10 tiny homes will reduce mowing‐related emissions, improve stormwater <br />absorption, and support pollinators and local biodiversity. The project engages residents directly in planning and <br />stewardship, building climate awareness and community pride. These improvements also reduce flooding risks and <br />strengthen ecosystem resilience in underserved neighborhoods. <br />Reviewer Comments: The CFE loved the idea of the native plant gardens but felt the cost per person was high. The <br />HRC appreciated that the project targeted low‐income recipients with environment impact. <br />#12 Ranked Project – Town of Chapel Hill – Extension of E‐bike Lending Library Program <br />Applicant (Collaborators): The Bicycle Chain, East Coast Electric Speed Shop, and Trek <br />Funding Requested: $25,920 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 16.58 <br />Project Description: The Town of Chapel Hill launched a free e‐bike lending program in April with enough federal <br />funding to cover a 1‐year pilot. We currently offer 18 E‐bikes for public use at two local bike shops and 23 E‐bikes for <br />staff at more than 7 Town facilities. This program has been very successful and we are seeking support to extend this <br />program another 8‐12 months to offer E‐bike experiences to more residents and staff. <br />11Docusign Envelope ID: FE98AD8C-2A26-4FC1-9B3F-6DEB6E3A41EE
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