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D24. Have you <br />completed similar <br />projects in the past <br />and successfully met <br />the proposed <br />budgets and <br />timelines? <br />Yes <br />Please provide a <br />description of similar <br />past achievements <br />or projects and <br />evidence of <br />successfully meeting <br />proposed budgets <br />and timetables. (150 <br />word limit) <br />The installation of rooftop solar on St. Joseph's CME Church will have <br />positive impacts in both the short and long term. Once installed, the system <br />will provide an estimated 28,431 kW h of energy annually, mitigating over <br />$1,253 in energy costs. These savings will continue to accrue over the 25- <br />year lifetime of the panels and be reinjected into the Northside <br />Neighborhood, stimulating higher home retention rates and preserving the <br />Neighborhood’s complex history. Moreover, the system will prevent 1.038 <br />million pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere over 25 years. <br />Although the effects of mitigated carbon emissions are less concrete, they <br />will reduce air pollution in the area and improve the health of those living in <br />areas surrounding local power plants. These impacts will begin to take <br />place as soon as the solar is installed, which should occur in early 2026. <br />D25. If you are <br />proposing to <br />collaborate with other <br />organizations on this <br />project, please <br />describe their <br />relevant experience <br />to the project and/or <br />the target population. <br />(150 word limit) <br />NC Solar Now is a trusted solar installer in the state of North Carolina. <br />Recently, they have designed and installed systems on homes across <br />Orange County, W est Raleigh Presbyterian Church, the Inn at Governors <br />Club, and iPearl Inc. They have helped several non-profits solarize <br />buildings and are eager to play a role in solarizing affordable housing, as <br />evidenced by their generous discounted prices to the PEACH Apartments <br />project. <br />W hile St. Joseph's CME Church does not have experience with solar <br />projects, they have a vast knowledge of Chapel Hill’s Northside <br />Neighborhoods and balancing the community’s development with historical <br />conservation. The Church has been steadfast in serving the community <br />since 1898. In terms of the project at hand, the Church has been influential <br />in tailoring the solar system to the needs of the community. The Church is <br />truly the perfect representative for the target population. <br />D26. Have your <br />collaborators/partners <br />completed projects of <br />this type in the past? <br />No <br />Docusign Envelope ID: F42389BC-2D83-4E00-BC11-D720BFF48873