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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-131-E-County Mgr-Habitat for Humanity-Rooftop solarCOMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION GRANT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the first day of January, 2025, (“Effective Date”) by and between the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, Post Office Box 8181, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278, ("County") and Habitat for Humanity a legal entity corporation, located at 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite L110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514(“Provider”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the County that said program be assisted by the County and thereby enhance its availability to residents of the County, and said program addresses an important community human services need, as identified by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants and conditions hereafter set forth, the County and Provider agree as follows: 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be two years beginning January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2027. 2. Scope of Services. a. Provider will provide services, as outlined in the attached Community Climate Action Grant Program Application and any amendments or revision thereto which is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference, to the residents of Orange County. The Scope of Services and the Program Budget may be different from the original application based on County appropriation; however, any revisions or amendments to this Agreement must be approved in writing by the County and attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. b. The Provider shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequence, safety program and procedures necessary to properly and fully complete the work set forth in the Scope of Services. 3. Funding. a. The County agrees to appropriate for the provision of services described in Exhibit A, the Community Climate Action Grant Program Performance Application, Exhibit B, the Revised, Scope of Services and more particularly described in the Revised Program Budget, the maximum sum of $50,000 b. All funds appropriated shall be used for purposes described in Exhibit A. Any funds not used for the purposes stated shall be returned to the County. Any changes in the use of funds must be authorized in writing by the County prior to any expenditure of the funds by the Provider. If the funds are expended not in accordance with the Scope of Services, at the discretion of the County the Provider may be required to repay the funds to the County. c. The Provider shall be paid in installments in the amount of See Exhibit C to be paid as follows: See Exhibit C. The first payment is contingent upon receipt of the agency’s performance agreement; the remaining payments are contingent upon receipt of the request for reimbursement and related supporting documentation and performance outlined in the Revised Scope of Services and Project Budget in Exhibit B. If the project described in Exhibit A requires funds to be provided on a different or more accelerated schedule, the Provider may request an alternative payment schedule, which if approved, will be attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C, Alterative Payment Schedule. Should an Alternative Payment schedule be approved, the Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Provider will still be required to submit quarterly Progress Reports for the duration of the Term of the Agreement. d. The County’s obligation to make the quarterly payments is contingent upon receipt of Progress Reports, which show satisfactory progress toward completion of performance measures and an accounting of expenditures as detailed in the attached Exhibits B and C. e. Once Provider has satisfied its obligations as provided in (c) payment will be made 21 days after receipt of the Progress Report and Request for Reimbursement or 21 days after due date of Progress Report whichever is later. f. The County is not obligated to provide any other support to Provider in this or in succeeding fiscal years. 4. Agency Reporting. a. Provider will provide Orange County a Progress Report that includes a fiscal report and updates on performance measures as outlined in Exhibit B, Revised Scope of Services. . Progress Report dates are: January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, July 1-September 30, and October 1-December 31. Reports are due on April 15, July 15, October 15, and January 15 of the program fiscal year. b. Provider agrees to allow the County to inspect its financial books and records, which document costs of those services, upon reasonable notice during normal working hours. 5. Termination. a. Termination for Cause. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as “default”), the County may immediately terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, and from time to time. Notice of termination must be in writing, state the reason or reasons for the termination, and specify the effective date of the termination: i. In the event that Provider shall cease to exist as an organization or shall enter bankruptcy proceedings, be declared insolvent, or liquidate all or substantially all of its assets, or significantly reduce its services or accessibility to Orange County residents during the term of this Agreement; or ii. In the event that Provider shall fail to render a satisfactory accounting as provided in section 4 above, the County may terminate this Agreement and Provider shall return all payments already made to it by the County for services which have not been provided or for which no satisfactory accounting has been rendered; or iii. In the event of any fraudulent representation by the Provider in an invoice or other verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. iv. Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the work identified in the Scope of Services or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the County in its sole discretion. v. Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 b. In the event of default by the Provider, the county may elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Provider to repay the funds within ten (10) business days from written notice of default. The County may (but shall not be required to) grant the Provider an opportunity to cure the default without termination of this Agreement. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County’s remedies in law or in equity. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate the agreement at any time without penalty; provided that written notice of such termination is furnished to the other party at least 30 days prior to termination. In the event of such termination, any payment due shall be prorated to the date of termination and any unused funds shall be returned to the County within 10 days of termination. d. Any termination of this Agreement for default under this section that is later deemed to be unjustified shall be deemed a termination for convenience. e. Waiver. The payment of any sums by the County under this Agreement or the failure of the County to require compliance by the Provider with any provisions of this Agreement or the waiver by the County of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any claim for damages by the County for any breach of this Agreement or a waiver of any other required compliance with this Agreement. 6. Responsibilities of the County. Cooperation and Coordination. The County has designated (Amy Eckberg) to act as the County's representative with respect to the Project who shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager or the County Board of Commissioners and who shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. 7. Insurance. a. General Requirements. The Provider shall purchase and maintain, during the period of performance of this Agreement, insurance: i. Worker’s Compensation. For protection from claims under workers' or workmen's compensation acts; ii. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering claims arising out of or relating to bodily injury, including bodily injury, sickness, disease or death of any of the Consultant's employees or any other person and to real and personal property including loss of use resulting thereof; iii. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, including hired and non-owned vehicles, if any, covering personal injury or death, and property damage; and iv. Professional Liability Insurance, covering personal injury, bodily injury and property damage and claims arising out of or related to the performance under this Agreement by the Consultant or his agents, consultants and employees. v. Sexual Misconduct. Sexual Abuse/Molestation Insurance is required when Provider works directly one-on-one with children, elderly or other at-risk populations. b. Limits of Coverage: Minimum limits of insurance coverage shall be as follows: Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 INSURANCE DESCRIPTION MINIMUM REQUIRED COVERAGE • Worker's Compensation Limits for Coverage A - Statutory State NC & Coverage B - Employers Liability $500,000 each accident, disease policy limit and disease each employee • Commercial General $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Liability $2,000,000 Aggregate • Automobile Liability $500,000 Combined Single Limit • Professional Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate • Sexual Misconduct $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate c. All insurance policies (with the exception of Worker's Compensation and Professional Liability) required under this Agreement shall name the County as an additional insured party and as a certificate holder. For more information see the Orange County Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements, (each document is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.) Evidence of such insurance and all correspondence shall be sent to: Orange County Risk Manager Post Office Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 d. Nothing in this section is intended to affect or abrogate the County’s sovereign immunity defenses. 8. General Provisions. a. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights of respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. b. Non-Discrimination. Provider agrees as part of consideration of the granting of funds by Orange County the parties hereto for themselves, their agents, officials, employees and servants agree not to discriminate in any manner of these basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, familial status or veterans status with reference to any activities carried out by the grantee, no matter how remote. The parties hereto further agree in all respects to conform to the provision and intent of Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance, as amended and the Orange County Non-discrimination Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and can be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php. The County may enforce this provision by an action for specific performance, injunctive relief, or other remedy as by law provided; this provision shall be binding on the grantees, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto with reference to the above subject manner. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 c. Dispute Resolution. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret or seek damages with respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action. d. Living Wage. Orange County is committed to providing its employees with a living wage and encourages agencies if funds to pursue the same goal. The Orange County Living Wage Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference, can be viewed at: http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php. The County’s living wage is $16.60 per hour. To the extent possible, Orange County recommends that Provider provide a living wage to its employees. e. Relationship of the Parties. Provider is an independent contractor of the County. Provider represents that they have or will secure, at his own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees or have any contractual relationship with the County. All personnel engaged in work under this Agreement shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized and permitted under federal, state and local law to perform such services. f. Compliance with all Laws. The Provider, at its sole expense, shall comply with all laws, ordinances, orders and regulations of the federal, state or local governments, as well as their respective departments, commissions, boards, and officers, which are in effect at the time of execution of this Agreement or are adopted at any time following execution of this agreement. g. Subcontract. The County and Provider deem the services provided under this Agreement to be personal in nature and Provider may not subcontract any rights or duties under this Agreement to any other party without prior written consent from the County. h. Assignment. The Provider shall not assign this Agreement, including the rights to payment, to any other party without the prior written consent of the County. i. Indemnification. Provider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, for all loss, liability, claims or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death or property damage, to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Provider, except to the extent same are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County. It is the intent of this section to require Provider to indemnify the County to the extent permitted under North Carolina law. Nothing in this section is intended to affect or abrogate the County’s sovereign immunity defenses. j. Non-Appropriation. This Agreement is subject to the availability of funds to purchase the specified services and may be terminated at any time if such funds become unavailable. k. Severability. All clauses found herein shall act independently of each other. If a clause is found to be illegal or unenforceable, it shall have no effect on the other provisions of this Agreement. It is understood by the parties hereto that if any part, term or provision of this Agreement is by the Courts held to be illegal or in conflict with any laws of the State of North Carolina or the United States, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 l. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the County and the Provider and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by facsimile signatures. m. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following: Orange County Provider’s Name: Habitat for Humanity Attention: Amy Eckberg Attention: Alice Jacoby P.O. Box 8181 Address: 88 Vilcom Center Drive Hillsborough, NC 27278 Suite L110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Email:aeckberg@orangecountync.gov Email: ajacoby@orangehabitat.org n. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Provider have signed this Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on behalf of the Provider _____________________________ _______________________ , Date For and on behalf of Orange County Government _______________________________ ________________________ Travis Myren, County Manager Date Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 3/31/2025 3/31/2025 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Habitat for Humanity Vendor Contact Person: Alice Jacoby Phone: 919-932-7077 Address: 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite L110, City Chapel Hill State: NC Zip: 27514 Department: County Manager Amount: $50,000 Purpose: Rooftop solar Budget Code(s): 61210335-803097-30052 Vendor # 15086 Vendor Status with NCSOS: Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes X No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date 1/1/25 End Date 1/1/27 Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award X Approved by Board (Agenda Date: 12/10/24); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation X This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement. Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related service Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 3/31/2025 3/31/2025 3/31/2025 3/31/2025 Exhibit A Community Climate Action Grant Program Application FY24-25 Board of County Commissioners Agenda 12-10-24 Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Exhibit B Community Climate Action Grant Program’s Revised Scope of Services and Program Budget No Revisions Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Climate Action Grant Program Revised 1/25 Page 10 of 10 Exhibit C Community Climate Action Grant Program’s Alternative Payment Schedule $20k Q3 FY25 $20k Q4 FY25 $10k Q1 FY26 Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Habitat for Humanity Orange County Community Climate Action Grant Program Performance Agreement Page 11 of 11 Rev.1/25 ATTACHMENT “A” Orange County Certifications – FY 2024-2025 Community Climate Action Grant Performance Agreement Chief Contact, Administrators, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer I certify that I have provided a list of the chief contact, administrators, chief executive officer and chief financial officer for my agency with this Agreement and that I will keep it current to the County of Orange. The list should be in writing with the name, title, residential address; phone and email address and if possible, fax number. Officers and Board of Directors I certify that I have provided a current list of the Officers and Board of Directors with this Agreement and that we will continue to update the list as changes occur. The list should be in writing, with the name, physical address, mailing address and if possible, phone, fax and email address. Budget Submission I certify that I have provided a budget for the period to be covered by funding Orange County, and that any substantive changes made to this budget have been in advance authorized in writing by Orange County. Annual Financial Review I certify that I have provided a copy of the latest annual Financial Review for our agency and the budget adopted by the agency for the fiscal years encompassing this Agreement. If not, please explain on a separate sheet of paper. Alignment with Organization’s Mission I certify that the programs and services for which this funding is requested align with the mission of the organization. Intended Purpose I certify that the funds provided to the agency under the terms of this Agreement will be used for a public purpose and shall only be used for the purposes intended and any money not used for those purposes will be promptly returned to Orange County. Certified by: _______________________ Title: __________________________ Date: ___________ (Provider’s Signature) Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 3/31/2025VP of Policy and Advocacy Page 1 of 22 Orange County Community Climate Action Grant - Application 2024-25 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST Primary Applicant Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC Project Name: Rooftop Solar Panels for Affordable Habitat Homes Note: Please read the Background and Information document before filling out this application. Section Subsection Cover Page ☒ Applicant and Collaborator/Partner Contact Information ☒ Funding Request Summary ☒ Signed Application Cover Page Disclosure ☒ Signed Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest and Clause Applicant Organization and Collaborator Information ☒ Applicant organization’s Date of Incorporation (if applicable) ☒ Applicant organization’s Purpose/Mission (if applicable) ☒ Living Wage ☒ Schedule of Positions (if applicable) Project Information ☒ Project Name ☒ Project Description and Climate Action Plan Alignment ☒ Collaborator Information (if applicable) ☒ Criteria-Specific Sections 1-7 Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 2 of 22 Attachments (A description of these items is available on page 13: “Description of Required Attachments.” Please contact us if it will not be possible to provide any of these required attachments at the time of application: sustainability@orangecountync .gov ☒ Applicant Organization’s Annual Budget and Proposed Project Budget (Use template provided) ☒ Applicable Financial Records to prove eligibility: IRS Federal Form 990 or Applicant Organization’s Tax Returns from 2023 ☐ Applicable Financial Records to prove eligibility of collaborator/partner (if they are receiving project funds): IRS Federal Form 990 or Tax Returns from 2023 ☒ List of members of organization’s Governing Board (if Board exists) ☒ Certificate of Insurance COVER PAGE Applicant Organization’s Contact Information Organization’s Legal Name: Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, N.C., Inc. Physical Address: 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite L110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Mailing Address: 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite L110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Web Address: www.orangehabitat.org Telephone Number: (919) 932-7077 E-Mail: ajacoby@orangehabitat.org Tax ID Number: 58-1603427 Funding Request Summary Please list all proposed projects (please list project name only) for which you are requesting Community Climate Action Grant funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Make sure to include a brief description of the proposed use of funds. Applicants will be asked to provide more details on their proposed project budget in the B udget Worksheets attachment. Project Equipment Operations Personnel Total Example: Youth Climate Leadership Project $10,000 $15,000 $5,000 $30,000 Rooftop Solar for Affordable Habitat Homes $100,000 Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 3 of 22 Briefly describe your proposed use of funds (2-4 sentences): To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information and data in this application is true and current. Signature: 8/16/24 Applicant’s Authorized Signatory Date Habitat for Humanity of Orange County proposes to use $100,000 in Orange County Community Climate Action Grant funds to install rooftop solar panels on fourteen newly constructed affordable Habitat homes in Habitat’s Weavers Grove Community in Chapel Hill. The solar installations will help to address inequities in access to green technology in Orange County, while promoting environmental and resident health by decreasing the amount of fossil fuels burned. Limiting monthly energy costs is a critical component of housing affordability. The addition of a 5.4 kWh rooftop solar system will save each qualified Habitat household approximately $780 per year in energy costs. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 4 of 22 DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND NON - DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE Are any of the Board Members or employees of the organization which will be carrying out this project or their named project collaborators/partners or members of their immediate families, or their business associates: YES NO ☐ ☒ a) Employees of or closely related to employees of Orange County? ☐ ☒ b) Members of or closely related to members of the governing bodies of Orange County? ☐ ☒ c) Current beneficiaries of the program for which funds are being requested? ☐ ☒ d) Paid providers of goods or services to the program or have other financial interests in the program? If you have answered YES to any question or know of any other potential conflict of interest regarding your application, please provide a full explanation here: NON-DISCRIMINATION Provider agrees as part of consideration of the granting of funds by funding agencies to the parties hereto for themselves, their agents, officials, employees and servants agree not to discriminate in any manner on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, familial status or veterans status with reference to any activities carried out by the grantee, no matter how remote. The parties hereto further agree in all respects to conform to the provision and intent of Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance, as amended and the Orange County Anti-discrimination Policy. This provision is enforced by action for specific performance, injunctive relief, or other remedy as by law provided; this provision shall be binding on the grantees, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto with reference to the above subject manner. To the best of my knowledge and belief all of the above information is true and current. I acknowledge and understand that the existence of a potential conflict of interest does not necessarily make the program ineligible for funding, but the existence of an undisclosed conflict may result in the termination of any grant awarded . Signature: 8/16/24 Applicant’s Authorized Signatory Date Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 P.O. Box 8181 * Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Telephone: 919 245-2626 Applicant Organization Information Please provide the following information about the primary applicant organization: Contact Information for Primary Contact, Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director, and Chief Financial Officer Primary Contact Name Alice Jacoby Title VP of Policy & Advocacy Preferred phone number 919-213-7088 Email address ajacoby@orangehabitat.org Fax number (if applicable) n/a Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director Name Jennifer Player Title President & CEO Preferred phone number 919-339-9444 Email address jplayer@orangehabitat.org Fax number (if applicable) n/a Chief Financial Officer Name Grace Johnston Title VP of Finance and Administration Preferred phone number (919) 932-7077 x219 Email address gjohnston@orangehabitat.org Fax number (if applicable) n/a Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 6 of 22 1. Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): April 1984 2. Applicant organization’s Purpose/Mission (2-4 sentences): Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our vision is an Orange County where everyone has a decent place to live. 3. Living Wage: Does this organization pay employees a minimum living wage ($17.65/hr or $16.15/hr with employer provided health insurance)? ☒ Yes ☐ No Is this organization an Orange County Living Wage Certified Employer? (Yes / No) If no, please briefly explain. ☒ Yes ☐ No 4. Schedule of Positions: a. Number of Full-Time Paid Positions: 31 full-time staff, 1 AmeriCorps member b. Number of Part-Time Paid Positions: 1 part-time staff, 1 part-time intern c. Number of Volunteers: Habitat had 2,557 volunteers during FY24 Collaborators and Partners In some projects, collaborators and partners provide essential capacity and connections. If collaborators or partners are an essential part of your project, whether or not they are receiving grant funds, please use this section to provide more details. If you are not working with collaborators or partners, please feel free to write N/A in this section and move to the Project Information section. Feel free to copy and paste Questions “1” through ”5” as needed if you have more than one significant collaborator/partner: 1. Collaborator Organization’s Legal Name: N/A 2. Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): 3. Collaborator organization’s Purpose/Mission (2-4 sentences): Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 7 of 22 4. Living Wage: Does this organization pay employees a minimum living wage ($17.65/hr or $16.15/hr with employer provided health insurance)? ☐ Yes ☐ No Is this organization an Orange County Living Wage Certified Employer? (Yes / No) If no, please briefly explain. ☐ Yes ☐ No 5. Schedule of Positions: a. Number of Full-Time Paid Positions: b. Number of Part-Time Paid Positions: c. Number of Volunteers: Project Information *Please submit for each project if applying for funding for more than one project. 1. Project Name: Rooftop Solar Panels for Affordable Habitat Homes 2. Please briefly describe the proposed project. (100-300 words) Orange County Habitat proposes to use $100,000 in Orange County Community Climate Action Grant funds to install rooftop solar panels on fourteen newly constructed affordable Habitat homes. These installations will be in Weavers Grove, Habitat’s innovative new mixed-income community in Chapel Hill. Habitat serves individuals and families who live or work in Orange County and earn between 30% and 80% Area Median Income (AMI). With an average homebuyer family size of three, an estimated 42 people will directly benefit from the solar installations. However, the benefits of residential solar expand beyond the individual homebuyer. By decreasing the amount of fossil fuel burned, our entire community benefits from cleaner, healthier air, and decreased carbon emissions. Orange County Climate Action funds have been critical to Orange Habitat in launching our residential solar program over the past several years, with the goal of including solar panels on all sun eligible Habitat homes. Habitat is currently using Climate Action funds awarded in the FY23 cycle to install solar panels on the first homes in Weavers Grove. When these funds are expended at the end of the calendar year, we will face a funding gap. An additional award from Orange County will ensure Habitat can continue its solar program and build additional program momentum. We hope to leverage the support of Orange County to access future federal funds through the Inflation Reduction Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 8 of 22 Act (IRA) to ensure the success of the solar program for years to come. 3. Please choose the best description for the type of project*: *The Background and Information document provides examples. ☒ Clean Energy Infrastructure - New ☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - Repair ☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - Replacement ☐ Communication/Education ☐ Nature Based Solutions ☐ Waste Reduction/Circular Economy ☐ Analysis/Plan ☐ Other (Please describe): 4. Please choose the primary climate change mitigation focus for this project (select all that apply): ☒ Energy Efficiency ☒ Renewable Energy ☐ Beneficial Electrification ☐ Carbon Sequestration ☐ Other (Please describe): 5. Please select the jurisdiction(s) where your project is focused and briefly state how your project aligns with the relevant Climate Action Plans (2-4 sentences): Please name the action items from each relevant plan that best align with your proposed project. ☐ Carrboro: https://townofcarrboro.org/928/Community-Climate- Action-Plan ☒ Chapel Hill: https://www.sustainchapelhill.org/featured/2020/2/18/climate -action- and-response-plan ☒ Orange County: https://www.orangecountync.gov/3096/Climate- Action-Plan This proposed project aligns with the above plan(s) in the following ways: Orange County: Habitat’s work directly addresses the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Goals and Priorities by helping to ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county residents. Habitat’s work also helps to create a balanced, dynamic local economy promoting diversity, sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue while embracing community values. The proposed solar project in particular addresses the County’s goal to create, preserve, and protect the natural environment for present and future generations. The proposed project also directly supports the following goals identified in the Orange County Climate Action Plan: • Built Environment Goal BE2: Expand Renewable Energy Usage with the target to increase the % of community-wide solar by Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 9 of 22 25% by 2035 • Built Environment Goal BE5: Advance Sustainable Building Practices Town of Chapel Hill (TOCH): The proposed project directly supports multiple goals within two of the top priority action categories identified in the TOCH Climate Action and Response Plan. 1: Green the Grid Action: Large-and small-scale renewable energy projects Action: Net-Zero Emissions for New Construction Target: Achieve 100% zero net energy in new construction buildings by 2050 3. Sustainable Development Action: Green building policy Action: Plan for walkable and transit served communities Target: 100% net-zero emissions development by 2030 Target: More walkable, transit-served areas by 2050 Installing solar panels on affordable housing also addresses inequitable disparities in access to residential renewable energy, and advances multiple community benefits identified as priorities by TOCH, including: • Improved racial equity outcomes • Environmental justice • Lower costs and greater affordability • Improved energy security and reliability • Decreased risk of energy shortages or outages • Reduced pollution • Improved air quality • Improved health outcomes • Improved economy • Expanded local jobs creation Criterion 1 - Social Justice and Racial Equity This criterion has a maximum score of 6 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 10 of 22 6. Who will directly or indirectly benefit from your project? Please be as specific as possible on the characteristics of those who will benefit including, gender, race, age, income level and geographic location. Also, what are the demographics of the area where your project takes place? Does your project help to address any racial disparities in the location it is proposed for? Please list any data sources used and show the steps of any calculations. Fourteen low-income households in Orange County will directly benefit from this project. These families will earn between 30%-80% AMI and will purchase a solarized home from Habitat in the mixed-income Weavers Grove community in Chapel Hill. The specific buyers for the 14 homes will be selected in a homebuyer application cycle closer to the point of construction. Historically, the average Habitat household has included 3-4 people, with both adults and children benefiting from the proposed project. Habitat buyers must have lived or worked in Orange County for a year at the time of their application. Many applicants are employed in Orange County in roles that help make our community a vibrant place to live— teachers, university workers, and health care providers— yet cannot afford to enjoy the benefits of living here because they are priced out of the housing market. According to U.S. Census data, Orange County’s population identifies as: 68.5% White, 10.6% Black or African American, 8% Hispanic and 7.8% Asian. In Orange County, 67% of white households in Orange County are homebuyers while less than half (44%) of Black households own their home. Homeownership is a critical tool for building wealth. Due to a legacy of systemic racism and discriminatory housing practices, Black Americans continue to face significant barriers to homeownership. The racial gap in homeownership is a primary driver of the wealth gap between Black and white households. The median net wealth of white families is 10 times greater than that of Black families nationally ($171,000 vs. $17,600). As a result, Black parents have dramatically less wealth, assets, and economic security to pass on to their children, driving economic, educational, and housing disparities for the next generation. (www.orangehabitat.org/raceandhousing) Habitat strives to attract a diverse pool of homebuyer applicants and to ensure that we are reaching demographics who have been most harmed by a systemic lack of access to housing. Staff conducts marketing outreach to community partners and organizations serving marginalized populations including people of color, women, and people with Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 11 of 22 disabilities. Specific partner organizations include: The Jackson Center, EMPOWERment, CASA, El Centro, Refugee Service Center, NAACP, Refugee Community Partnership, Reinvestment Partners, Centre for Homeownership and Economic Development and Compass Center. Of 334 households who purchased Habitat homes in Orange County, 89% identify as households of color. Nearly 44% identify as Black or African American, 27% Hispanic/Latin, 15% Asian and 12% white. Languages represented include English, Karen, Burmese, Spanish, Arabic, and Swahili. Habitat homeowners in Orange County who identify as Black own a combined $14 million in equity, or an average of $116,000 per homeowner. Energy costs disproportionately affect low-income families because they must spend a higher percentage of their paycheck on energy bills. Many residents and workers in Orange County cannot afford the upfront cost of solar and may not qualify for relevant loans. The tax code perpetuates this inequality by giving tax credits for home solar installation, but these credits frequently cannot be used by those with lowest incomes. Thus, those individuals and families who would benefit most from the environmental and financial benefits of solar panels are excluded. Our project seeks to address these inequities and highlights the importance of integrating environmental goals within affordable housing strategies. 7. Please describe any ways in which low‐income or marginalized communities/households were engaged in the creation of this project proposal. While the specific homebuyers for this project have not yet been selected, more than 300 local Habitat homeowners represent a valuable resource for ideas and insights. Habitat regularly solicits this group for feedback on our work and programs. Current and potential homebuyers have communicated enthusiasm about the financial and environmental benefits of owning a green-certified Habitat home with renewable energy. 8. Please describe any potential negative side effects of the project and describe the steps you are taking/will take to eliminate or minimize these impacts to any low‐income or marginalized communities/households. The homeowners will gain approximately $65 in solar-generated free electricity per month, and the equipment is warrantied for 12-25 years. However, the labor is only guaranteed for five years, after which time maintenance will be the homeowner’s responsibility. However, solar installations have a low repair rate. In addition, Habitat has programs to help Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 12 of 22 homeowners save for repairs and can also offer referrals for reputable vendors and in some case no- interest loans for repairs. 9. Are the impacted residents already aware of the potential positive and negative impacts of your project and the steps you are taking? If not, please describe your plan to engage with them and how you will act based on their input. Once selected, homebuyers for houses with solar potential are informed about the solar program and the choice to participate in the program or not. Habitat will communicate with homebuyers regarding the potential costs, positives, and negatives of the program. Homebuyers who are not fully willing to participate in the program will not be required to do so. 10. During and after the project, what will your continued engagement with the impacted community be? Habitat maintains communication with homeowners and conducts regular post-closing surveys to gather feedback and improve our programs and services. Habitat also strives to maintain active and holistic engagement in the communities where we build and repair homes. The vision for Weavers Grove is centered on building a vibrant community. A solarized Community Center will lie at the heart of the neighborhood with programming for residents. Community leaders and residents are the experts in what their communities need, and Habitat stands ready to assist their vision when called. 11. Please describe any other aspect of your project that is relevant to Social Justice, Environmental Justice and Racial Equity. In 2019, the median national income of families who adopted solar was $113,000 (Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory). Residential solar should not be a luxury available only to those with higher incomes and generational wealth. Solarizing affordable Habitat homes will help to address the inequitable access to the benefits of renewable energy. Homeowners will also be able to monitor their solar panel electrical production if they choose. As a result, they can use the data to modify their energy consumption potentially allowing more cost savings and wealth building opportunity. Rooftop solar helps fight climate change and air pollution. Climate justice and racial justice are linked. The National Center for Environmental Assessment found that in the U.S., Black residents are exposed to approximately 1.5 times more particulate matter than white residents, and Hispanic populations 1.2 times more. People living in poverty have approximately 1.3 times more exposure than people Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 13 of 22 living above the poverty line, with significant health implications. Criterion 2 - Emissions Reduced This criterion has a maximum score of 4 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). Please see the Grant Project website for estimation tools and the Background and Information document for information about technical assistance. Applicants are encouraged to ask for clarification and technical assistance as early as possible and no later than the posted deadline for questions. 12. How many tons of greenhouse gas emissions will your project reduce/avoid each year? Please list any data sources used and show the steps of any calculations. Feel free to submit in a separate document if clearly labeled. Once all homes are put into service, the proposed project will reduce/avoid an estimated 77 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. Each of the 14 houses will reduce carbon emissions by 5.5 tons each year. Annual carbon reduction per home: 10,979 lb = 5.49 tons Lifetime carbon reduction for 14 homes over 30 years: 4,611,180 lb = 2,306 tons carbon. This data was provided by Southern Energy Management and calculated using the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. 13. Over how many years will this emissions reduction take place as a result of your project? Please consider the expected lifetime of the technology/program/impact, etc. Emissions reductions will take place for a minimum of 30 years, the estimated lifetime of rooftop solar panels. Over these 30 years, the amount of carbon released into the air will be reduced by 2,306 tons. This is the equivalent of planting 53,000 trees, or nearly 5 million miles not driven (source: Southern Energy Management). 14. Please describe the location of the emissions reduction. Where would fossil fuels have been burned if not for your project? For projects that reduce electricity usage or that generate solar energy, feel free to state “grid-tied electricity reduction” if you cannot determine the location of emissions produced from electric power generation. This project will reduce emissions through grid-tied electricity reduction. 15. Please describe any other aspect of your project that is relevant to the amount of emissions that it will reduce or avoid. The 32-acre Weavers Grove mixed-income community is designed to be a model of energy efficiency. In addition to our standard green building practices, Habitat plans to install solar panels on all Habitat houses in the community with sufficient sun exposure. The Community Center that lies at the heart of Weavers Grove will also be solarized. Reclaimed wood from trees that were cleared to develop the site will Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 14 of 22 be used in the community center for wall and ceiling paneling. Habitat is also working with Duke Energy to provide EV charging stations. The community features three retention ponds, a walking trail, and a 5+ acre Resource Conservation District supporting a stream that runs through a portion of the property. Residents will enjoy easy proximity to public transportation and Chapel Hill’s fare-free bus system. Since 2002, Habitat has certified its houses through the SystemVision program, administered by Advanced Energy Corp. This program sets standards for energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. By meeting these standards, Habitat houses are already much greener than the average new house built today. Habitat houses meet the Bronze Level of the NAHB Research Center. Since 2019, Habitat Homes have met the Silver Level for National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Certification. Criterion 3 - Efficient Use of Funds This criterion has a maximum score of 4 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). Please estimate the impact of your project per grant dollar requested. The cost per unit of impact must reflect the total program budget divided by the total impact of the project described in this application. If the proposed project is new, please write N/A in the Actual Annual Project Costs column of the table below, and just fill out the last column. Please see the Grant Project website for further guidance and the Background and Information document for information about technical assistance. Applicants are encouraged to ask for clarification and technical assistance as early as possible and no later than the posted deadline for questions. Example Actual Annual Project Costs (If your proposed project expands or accelerates an ongoing effort) Projected Project Costs Total Cost of Project $3,765 The full market cost of rooftop solar panels on 13.6 homes is approximately $272,000. The full market cost of rooftop solar panels on 14 homes is approximately $280,000. Unit of Impact: Total # of metric tons of greenhouse gases reduced 44 metric tons CO2e/year 2,240 tons for 13.6 houses over 30 years 2,306 tons for 14 houses over 30 years Cost Per Metric Ton of GHG’s Reduced $3,765/44 = $86/metric ton $121 per ton $121 per ton Unit of Impact: Total # of individuals served/benefitted 8,840 individuals/year 13.6 households 14 households Cost Per Individual Served/Benefitted $3,765/8,840 = $0.43/individual $6,667 per person, assuming three people per household on average $6,667 per person, assuming three people per household on average Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 15 of 22 Other Unit of Impact: Please describe here N/A Each household will save an estimated $23,400 in electricity costs over 30 years. For 13.6 households, this is a savings of $318,240 total over 30 years. Each household will save an estimated $23,400 in electricity costs over 30 years. For 14 households, this is a savings of $327,600 total over 30 years. Cost Per Unit of Impact N/A $0.85 spent per $1 saved over 30 years $0.85 spent per $1 saved over 30 years Other Unit of Impact: Please describe here N/A The benefit to local community health of the reduction in air pollution is large but unquantified. The benefit to local community health of the reduction in air pollution is large but unquantified. Cost Per Unit of Impact N/A n/a n/a (Please feel free to add rows if necessary to show any additional units of impact.) 16. Please describe any avoided financial costs or savings related to the project and over what period of time those costs will be avoided/reduced. Each family will save an estimated $65 per month initially on their electricity bill, or $780 annually. Without factoring in additional savings based on electrical rate increases, the savings will be an estimated $23,400 per household over 30 years. 17. Does your project accelerate or expand on existing programs that already show positive impact? Habitat is already seeing exciting results for participating homebuyers, including households which have been able to produce as much energy through their new solar panels as they used for the entire month. We hope to build on these successes with the goal of offering solar to all buyers on lots where it is a viable option. The proposed project seeks to accelerate and build on these successes to ensure that solar panels can be a standard practice for Habitat’s new home construction program moving forward. The support of Orange County has been a critical accelerator for Orange Habitat’s solar program; this partnership has led us to become a leading solar Habitat affiliate in the country. The success of this local initiative and our previous partnership with East Chapel Hill Rotary for the solar pilot program has encouraged a discussion between Rotary and Habitat at the national level and has the potential to transform building practices in the affordable housing market. 18. Does your project take advantage of other funding sources? To maximize the number of Orange County residents served, Habitat seeks out a variety of private and public funding sources. We have a successful history of leveraging investments from local government to raise private donations. For previous solar installations funded in part by Climate Action Funds, Southern Energy Management subsidized the installations to help reduce costs. In previous years, solar panels were donated by Strata Clean Energy. Strata was unable to continue the partnership, but Orange Habitat has secured a new partnership with a solar provider based in Texas to provide solar panels at a significantly discounted rate. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 16 of 22 For the proposed fourteen solar installations over the next two years, we anticipate that Southern Energy Management will again offer a discounted labor cost of $10,000 per install. Habitat plans to apply Duke Energy rebates to support the cost of the project. We hope to also take advantage of the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Direct Pay option, which for the first time will provide a rebate equivalent to a tax credit for tax-exempt organizations. We are working with Habitat for Humanity International to better understand the regulations and identify models to apply this program for residential solar on low- income Habitat homes. Remaining costs for the solar initiative will be covered by Habitat, who relies on annual public and private funding to cover the costs of vertical construction. Habitat and other developers continue to face significant inflationary price hikes that require increased subsidy and community funding for us to continue building affordable, green-certified homes in Orange County. 19. Would your proposed project help you to take advantage of funding from other sources besides this grant in the future? Housing affordability and climate change are two of the most significant challenges facing our community and nation. Installing solar on new affordable housing addresses both issues simultaneously, making the project attractive to a diverse coalition of supporters. As Habitat supporters and community members learn about the benefits of this unique collaboration, we hope it may spur more donations from those who are passionate about the intersection of climate justice and economic justice. We think this will be especially relevant in Weavers Grove, a high visibility project that has received national attention. Climate Action Grant funds have played a pivotal role in launching Habitat’s renewable energy initiative. An additional investment of $100,000 from the Climate Action Fund would signal to the community Orange County’s strong dedication to the goals of this project, while raising visibility and attracting additional public and private support. Habitat has a strong record of leveraging dollars invested by the County to raise additional funds. Orange Habitat is engaged in exciting preliminary conversations about Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) resources for green building which are coming down the pipeline. We believe that there will be an opportunity to apply for IRA Solar for All funding through Habitat for Humanity International and/or the statewide EnergizeNC coalition, both of whom were national Solar For All recipients. FY25 Climate Action Funds will be critical for Habitat to continue to build momentum in our solar program, positioning us to leverage local support to secure these federal funds as they become available over the next couple years. Without funding from the County, there is danger our solar program will lag, which may make us less competitive for these new funding opportunities. By awarding Climate Action Funds, Orange County can help to ensure the sustainability of Habitat’s operations for years to come by helping us build on a strong program foundation to unlock Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 17 of 22 new resources at a scale that has not previously been available. 20. Please describe any other aspect of your project that is relevant to the efficient use of grant funds. Habitat commits to be an effective steward of the resources with which we are entrusted. Without sacrificing quality, every effort will be made to achieve cost savings on implementing this project so that funds from the County and other partners can be used to their maximum effect to benefit our neighbors and our environment. Criterion 4 - Capacity of Applicant This criterion has a maximum score of 3 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). 21. a. Has your organization completed projects of this type in the past? b. If so, what funds were used? ☒ Yes ☐ No ☒ Funding used (Please describe): Past solar installations were completed using funds from the Orange County Climate Action Fund, the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club, Habitat operating funds raised through private donations, and Duke Energy rebates. We have also achieved cost-savings through discounted labor and materials provided by Southern Energy Management and Strata Solar. 22. Please provide a brief description of similar past achievements or projects and evidence of successfully meeting proposed budgets and timetables (2-4 sentences). Orange Habitat has completed solar installations on 18 low-income homes with an additional 12 homes under contract. The majority of these homes have been located in the historically Black neighborhood of Fairview in Hillsborough, NC. Habitat has a long track-record of effectively using public and private funds to successfully meet budget and construction benchmarks. 23. If you are proposing to collaborate with other organizations on this project, please briefly describe their relevant experience to the project and/or the target population. N/A 24. a. Have your collaborators/partners completed projects of this type in the past? b. If so, what funds were used? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Funding used (Please describe): N/A 25. Please describe any other relevant expertise or capacity to carry out the project in your application. For 40 years, Habitat has served the residents of Orange County by building and repairing affordable homes. Our vision is a community where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat implements this vision through a commitment to high-quality, cost-effective, and community-centered building practices. We are proud of our track Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 18 of 22 record serving residents and hope that it inspires confidence in Habitat’s ability to maximize an investment from the Orange County Climate Action Grant to bring the benefits of renewable energy to low- income homebuyers. 26. Please describe any prior challenges you have encountered in past grants and how you have worked through them. How may this impact this proposed project? Habitat has a 40-year history of effectively using public and private grant funds to support a broad array of programs and services to help ensure that everyone in Orange County has a decent place to live. This year we are looking to add a new staff member to our team who will be helping with grants to ensure we are meeting all compliance and reporting requirements in a timely manner. 27. Please describe one to three key partnerships/ collaborations that add the most value to the success of the proposed project. Habitat is excited to continue our partnership with Southern Energy Management (SEM). SEM helps to make Habitat’s solar program possible by providing an installation rate of $10,000 per home, discounted from their typical rate of $19,000 per home. Solar installation is specialized and costly labor, and it would be difficult for us to fund our solar program without this partnership. 28. If this project is not selected for funding in this round, what other funding might be used to support it within the next 5 years? ☐ Other capital or operational funds ☐ None. This is a unique opportunity. ☒ Unknown (please describe): Habitat is not aware of alternative local funds available to support our solar projects planned for 2025. We hope to take advantage of green energy funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), accessed through EnergizeNC and/or Habitat for Humanity International. However, these funding opportunities will likely not open until the end of 2025 and details are TBA. Criterion 5 - Local Economic Development This criterion has a maximum score of 3 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). 29. How many Orange County residents are employed by your organization? 15 Habitat employees currently live in Orange County. 30. What project materials will be purchased from sources within Orange County or North Carolina? What percent of the total materials do these represent? Due to the high-tech nature of the materials used for PV installation, most solar materials come from outside of the county. As a renewable energy company, Habitat’s partner Southern Energy Management seeks to ensure that its operations are as green as possible. Its solar panels are American made. Habitat’s new home construction materials are sourced from the local tri-state area. In addition to local volunteer labor, we also use local subcontractors to complete more skilled work. An economic assessment completed in 2019 showed that Habitat’s work generated $2.03 million in economic impact in Orange County annually. Habitat seeks to reduce waste wherever possible. In fiscal year 2019, Habitat’s ReStores diverted 1,200 tons from the landfill by receiving and reselling 8,113 items from Triangle residents. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 19 of 22 31. Please describe any other aspect of your project that is relevant to local economic development. This project will help North Carolina and Duke Energy achieve their goals of carbon neutrality by 2050. Habitat is the sixth largest homebuilder in the U.S. As of 2019, only fifty Habitat affiliates across the country and two in North Carolina used solar panels. If funded, we hope that this impactful project will continue to serve as a model for other Habitat affiliates and help Habitat become a national leader in solarizing homes. Funding of this proposal will send a strong message that Orange County supports expanding renewable energy and making it accessible to everyone. Encouraging deployment of solar also supports local solar companies and hence the creation of good paying local jobs. Criterion 6 - Amount and Duration of Engagement This criterion has a maximum score of 3 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). 32. Please briefly describe the target population to benefit from the project. The target audience to benefit from this project is Orange County residents and workers who earn between 30%-80% Area Median Income (AMI). These households will become first time homeowners by purchasing a solarized house from Habitat, improving cost savings for the family while providing broader environmental benefits. Please see question six for additional details about the demographics of populations served by Habitat. 33. How many people will benefit from your project? Fourteen households will directly benefit from the solar installations supported by the requested funds. While the specific buyers are not yet identified, an estimated 42 adults and children will benefit based on the average 3-person household size. 34. Please describe how you will engage with and/or educate project participants and/or the community. As Habitat expands our solar program, we will provide education about the environmental and affordability benefits of solar to homebuyer families and Habitat supporters. Habitat’s homebuyer services team will work closely with the buyers of each potential solar home to ensure that the homebuyer is informed about the benefits and potential risks of solar and can decide whether to participate in the program. On all of its homes, Habitat works with individual buyers through the duration of the project and is also available for guidance and support after closing. 35. How will you measure the success of that engagement or educational effort? As a result of the success of the pilot installations, enthusiasm has grown among Habitat homebuyers eager to have solar panels on their roof and who welcome the anticipated $780/year saving on their electricity bills. To date, no homebuyer whose roof orientation was appropriate for solar has opted out of the program. The success of our engagement and educational efforts by measuring the number of Habitat homes that receive rooftop solar over time, the number of homebuyers and community members who are engaged with our solar program, and the community support received through Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 20 of 22 grants and donations. Habitat will also educate homebuyers about the ability to monitor the amount of energy savings per month generated by the solar panels using a solar app. 36. Please describe any other aspect of your project that is relevant to the amount, or quality, or length of engagement and/or education that your project will produce. Habitat staff will work with homeowners post-purchase to talk about community engagement and home maintenance at different stages of homeownership (i.e., 5, 10, 15 years), an opportunity to incorporate solar related content. The new solarized community center which will be at the center of Weavers Grove will provide a physical space for community programming and neighbors to gather. The community center is also an area where Habitat and community groups can display educational materials. Criterion 7 - Time to Complete This criterion has a maximum score of 3 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). 37. How much time will your project require to demonstrate the positive impacts you describe? We expect that the installation of rooftop solar panels on 14 affordable Habitat homes will be completed over two years. Homebuyers and the broader community will begin seeing the positive environmental and economic impacts of this technology immediately upon placing the solar panels into service. Submission Guidance Applications are to be submitted as email attachments to Orange County Sustainability at sustainability@orangecountync.gov. Please also CC the lead staff member supporting the Commission for the Environment, Wesley Poole at wpoole@orangecountync.gov. The Application Submittal Deadline for the Fiscal Year 24-25 round of the Community Climate Action Grant is Friday, August 16, 2024 at 5pm. Please note that late, handwritten, or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Submit all documents including attachments in PDF format . This will ensure the original content and formatting is preserved. Digital signatures on applications are accepted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities or those in need of technical assistance are available upon request. Please contact Orange County Sustainability at 919-245-2626 or sustainability@orangecountync.gov to discuss what is needed. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 21 of 22 Attachments Description of Required Attachments a) Applicant Organization’s Budget and Project Budget Please complete the provided budget worksheets for your organization and your proposed project or submit your own budget file (as long as it contains the same information, and in a similar format, as requested in the provided worksheets. Please explain other in your budget). The Budget Worksheets file is available for download from the County website here. Please submit the budget in PDF form and in the original editable Excel format. b) IRS Federal Form 990 or 2023 Tax Returns A copy of the applicant organization’s most recent Form 990 or IRS Tax Returns is required to determine eligibility. The specific form depends upon the applicant organization’s financial activity. Review the IRS’ guide, for more details. For Form 990-N (e- postcard) filers, include a copy of the postcard, with the organization’s application materials. c) IRS Federal Form 990 or 2023 Tax Returns for collaborator/partner (if they are receiving project funds) A copy of the collaborator/partner’s most recent Form 990 or IRS Tax Returns is required to determine eligibility. The specific form depends upon the organization’s financial activity. Review the IRS’ guide, for more details. For Form 990-N (e-postcard) filers, include a copy of the postcard, with the organization’s application materials. d) List of Board of Directors (if applicable) Provide the following information about each member of the board of directors: name, telephone number, and address. The list must identify the principal officers of the governing body and the length of term. Please feel free to use the template provided in Table 2 of the appendix or your own format. e) Certificate of Liability Insurance A copy of the applicant organization’s current certificate, from the organization’s insurance carrier. Table 1 below outlines insurance types and minimums required, for each jurisdiction. If exempt from Worker’s Compensation compliance, include a statement explaining why, with the applicant organization’s application materials. NOTE: Proof of insurance is not required at the time of application submission. If your agency is approved for funding, documentation of insurance must be provided to the jurisdiction awarding the funding when the contract is awarded. The insurance certificate should reflect the funding jurisdiction as an additional insured party and certificate holder and provide coverage for the duration of the funding period (two years, beginning as early as October 1, 2024). If proof of insurance can only be written for one year, an update will be required for all ongoing projects. Renewal certificates must be sent to the jurisdiction 30 days prior to any expiration date, cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance coverage. NOTE: Upon request, insurance requirements may be reviewed on a case by case basis by the County. Please contact the staff identified on the Submission Requirements on Page 12 if you have questions or would like to request a review of your insurance requirements. Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Page 22 of 22 Appendix Table 1. Forms of Liability Insurance and Minimum Policy Amounts Required INSURANCE ORANGE COUNTY3 Worker's Compensation 1 Limits for Coverage A - Statutory State NC, for each employee Limits for Coverage B - Employers Liability of: $500,000 each accident, $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease (BID).for each employee $500,000 for BID limit Commercial General Liability $1 million Each Occurrence $2 million Aggregate Automobile Liability $1 million Each Occurrence Professional Liability $1 million Each Occurrence $2 million Aggregate Sexual Abuse & Molestation $1 million Each Occurrence $2 million Aggregate Cyber Liability $1 million Each Occurrence $2 million Aggregate Environmental/Pollution Liability (Required if demolition, use of hazardous material or environmentally sensitive) $1 million Each Occurrence ▪ Visit the NC Industrial Commission’s website for more information regarding Coverage A. Also, note that if an agency uses subcontractors, it must require subcontractors to have workmen’s compensation insurance. ▪ Please visit Orange County’s Risk Management page for more information about the County’s Minimum Insurance Requirements. Table 2 - Contact Information for Board of Directors and Officers of the Board Name (also title and term length if Officer) Physical Address Mailing Address Phone number Email address Fax number (if applicable) Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Applicant Organization's Budget Actual Total for Previous Year (FY24) Estimated Total for Current Year (FY25) Projected Total for Next Year (FY26) Percent Change 2,930,024$ 2,533,274$ 2,659,937$ 5% 2,540,641$ 4,779,913$ 5,018,909$ 5% 164,777$ 976,178$ 184,987$ -81% 25,569$ 811,750$ 852,338$ 5% 20,000$ 430,000$ 451,500$ 5% 39,485$ 41,459$ 43,532$ 5% 400,299$ 842,600$ 884,730$ 5% 25,000$ 204,741$ 214,978$ 5% Private Foundation Grants 70,000$ 73,500$ 77,175$ 5% Other Revenue: mortgage payments, closing 3,647,789$ 7,980,889$ 6,279,933$ -21% procees, ReStore income, etc. 9,863,584$ 18,674,304$ 16,668,019$ -11% 2,310,972$ 2,521,059$ 2,647,112$ 5% 112,936$ 121,517$ 127,593$ 5% 40,771$ 34,000$ 35,700$ 5% 41,460$ 33,000$ 34,650$ 5% 10,242,430$ 12,931,947$ 13,822,964$ 7% development, construction costs, repairs, etc. 12,748,569$ 15,641,523$ 16,668,019$ 7% (2,884,985)$ 3,032,781$ 0$ -100% Local Government Grants (Please list separately): Orange County Town of Chapel Hill Town of Carrboro Generated Revenue (fees, sales, etc) AGENCY EXPENSES Total Organization Revenue (Most recent complete calendar year or fiscal year) ORGANIZATION REVENUE Private Donations Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, N.C., Inc. Ending Date: 6/30/2026Starting date: 7/1/2023 ORGANIZATION NAME: Other Expenses: land purchase, infrastructure and Total Agency Expenses Supplies & Equipment Travel & Training SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR PERIOD: Other Government Grants Triangle United Way State Government Federal Government (CDBG/HOME/etc.) Compensation Rent & Utilities FY 2018-19 Agency Budget Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Proposed Project Budget Use for all projects Actual Total for Previous Year (FY24) Estimated Total for Current Year (FY25) Projected Total for Next Year (FY26) Percent Change 42,391$ 92,283$ 93,827$ 2%in-kind donation or discount from vendors -$ -$ -$ 0 44,189$ 73,811$ 82,000$ 11% -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 Private Foundation Grants -$ -$ -$ 0 Other Revenue: please briefly explain here 10,000$ 5,500$ 37,611$ 584%funding from local Rotary grants and other fundraising -$ 54,226$ 16,162$ -70%Duke Energy rebates 96,580$ 225,820$ 229,600$ 2% -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 96,580$ 225,820$ 229,600$ 2%estimated full market cost of rooftop solar panel installations -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ 0 96,580$ 225,820$ 229,600$ 2% -$ -$ -$ 0SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR PERIOD: Total Project Expenses Travel & Training Other Expenses: please briefly explain here Federal Government (CDBG/HOME/etc.) Supplies & Equipment & Labor Total Project Revenue PROJECT EXPENSES Compensation Rent & Utilities Other Government Grants Triangle United Way State Government Private Donations Project Generated Revenue: Local Government Grants (Please list separately): Orange County Community Climate Action Grant PROJECT REVENUE PROJECT NAME:Rooftop Solar Panels for Affordable Habitat Homes Use only if project is ongoing FY 2018-19 Program Budget Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date:December 10, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 6-b SUBJECT: Community Climate Action Grant (CCAG) –FY 2024-25 Project Selection DEPARTMENT: County Manager ATTACHMENT(S): 1. CCAG 2024-25 Project Descriptions, Scoring and Comments 2. CCAG Project Status Summary Including Estimated Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Reductions INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Eckberg,(919) 245-2626 PURPOSE: To: 1. Receive the grant project funding recommendations from the Commission for the Environment (CFE) and the overall scores and comments from the CFE and Human Relations Commission (HRC) for the FY 2024-25 Orange County Community Climate Action Grant Program; and 2. Approve funding for the recommended Community Climate Action Grant projects for FY 2024-25 as outlined in the table below and further described in Attachment 1. BACKGROUND: As part of the FY 2019-20 budget, the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) established the Orange County Climate Action Fund to accelerate climate change mitigation efforts within the County. This initiative was motivated in part by the Board’s ambitious climate goals, including a full transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. The recently adopted Climate Action Plan establishes additional climate goals and outlines the actions and strategies that will enable Orange County to achieve these objectives, including the Community Climate Action Grant. For the FY 2024-25 funding cycle, $262,500 was allocated to general applicants to support climate action projects designed to benefit Orange County residents both socially and financially. The Board did not approve any climate funding for schools this year. In alignment with the Board of Commissioners’ direction, the selection process for awarding funds was conducted through the Community Climate Action Grant program. The Community Climate Action grant program received twenty-five (25) applications in this round from a variety of applicants representing nonprofits, small businesses and public organizations whose total requests added up to $1,151,873. Grant applications were completed over the summer and reviewed by both the Commission for the Environment (CFE) and the Human Relations Commission (HRC) in fall 2024. Each of these Commissions voted to forward their final scoring and comments to the BOCC. 1Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 The following is a rank-order summary table of the combined project scoring and recommendations for funding. More details on each project are available in Attachment 1. Rank Applicant  Name Project Name Project Summary Amount  Requested  Recomme nded  Funding  level  Total  Score  (out  of 26)  1  Trees for the  Triangle  Shade for Schools Planting of 260 native trees and  distribution of 2,600 seedlings across 13  schools in Orange County, prioritizing  schools in rural, underserved areas $50,000 $50,000 22.1  2  Habitat for  Humanity  Rooftop Solar on  Habitat Homes  Rooftop solar on 14 newly constructed  Habitat Homes $100,000 $50,000 21.7  3  Empowerment Peach Apartments  Solar Project  Elecrical panel box and labor for solar  installation project $19,800 $19,800 20.9  4  Eno River  Association  Nature Based  Solutions at the  Confluence Natural  Area  Conversion of 14.2‐acre agricultural field to  Piedmont prairie and reforestation of an  8.6‐acre agricultural field. Includes  purchase of equipment such as a $45,000  tractor. $67,600 $22,600 20.5  5  SolarEquity St. Joseph's CME  Church Solar  Project  23.4‐kW solar array on the roof of St.  Joseph's CME Church  $78,251 $50,000 19.1  6  Urban  Sustainability  Solutions  Orange County  Green  Infrastructure  Workforce  Development  Program  Installation of sustainable stormwater  management measures in historically  underserved communities utilizing public  HS teachers and students in a certified  green infrastructure training program to  implement these measures $71,000 $58,100 18.6  7  Red Hawk Farm Farm Renewable  Energy  Infrastructure  Hire consulting firm to provide engineering  and design services for a REAP grant to  install solar on farm; replace single phase  with 3‐phase power to enable solar  installation $100,000 $0 18.2  8  Town of Chapel  Hill  Extended Service  and Key Equipment  for E‐Bike Pilot  Program  E‐bike maintenance and management  services to offer free e‐bike pilot program  in Chapel Hill; funds will supplement  federal funding received for this program  to help it operate for an additional six  months $57,165 $0 18.1  9  Community  Home Trust  Electrify 5 CHT  homes with water  heaters and heat  pumps  Replacement of gas water heaters with  electric water heaters & gas  furnace/electric air conditioners with  electric heat pumps for 5 homes in  Community Home Trust inventory $110,000 $0 17.8  10  Endswell The First Carbon  Neutral Funeral  Home  Installation of a 40‐kW solar array  $15,000 $0 17.6  11  Town of  Carrboro  Sustainable  Transportation  Pilot  Purchase of e‐bikes, safety equipment, and  storage to allow Town employees to  replace most low‐cargo trips within two  miles of each town building and a portion  of trips beyond two miles $49,620 $0 17.5  2Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Rank Applicant  Name Project Name Project Summary Amount  Requested  Recomme nded  Funding  level  Total  Score  (out  of 26)  12  Jubilee Healing  Farm  Cob Outdoor  Classroom and  Food Forest  Construction of cob outdoor classroom and  adjacent food forest  $34,625 $12,000 17.2  13  Eno River  Farmers’  Market  Compost Monitor Compost monitor for Eno River Farmers'  Market  $4,800 $0  16.6  13  Town of Chapel  Hill  LED Lighting  Upgrade for  Hargraves  Community Center  Basketball Court  Purchase and installation of new LED light  fixtures to replace the existing, less  efficient metal halide fixtures at the  Hargraves Community Center outdoor  basketball court $35,000 $0 16.6  15  Carolina  Advocates for  Climate, Health  and Equity  1. Video Vignettes  of Climate Health  Principles in  Clinical Practice; 2.  Solar Arrays and  Energy Offsets for  Medically High‐Risk  Residents  1. Production of bilingual videos on climate  health to be used in clinical practice; 2.  Planning for solar arrays to offset energy  costs through renewable energy credits for  medically high‐risk patients  $64,850 $0 15.2  16  Parker Farm  and Vineyard  Carbon  Sequestration  through Pasture  Establishment  Transition 60 acres of intensively tilled row‐ cropped tobacco into permanent  pasturelands for regenerative grazing  $39,085 $0 15.1  17  Town of  Carrboro  Enhancing  Resilience and  Biodiversity: Rain  Gardens at Dr.  Martin Luther King,  Jr. Park  Installation of two rain gardens in Dr.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Park to manage  stormwater runoff, enhance local  biodiversity, and contribute to education  and outreach  $50,000 $0 14.7  18  One Soil Farm Electric Vehicle and  EV Charger for  Produce Delivery  Electric vehicle and EV charger for produce  delivery  $50,000 $0 14.7  19  The ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter  Energy Efficiency  Initiative  Installation of NFRC UV ray blocking films  on all eastern and western exposure  windows $10,000 $0 14.3  20  Kolibri Farm Cultivation,  Cooking and  Community  Purchase of multiple electric appliances for  kitchen, powered by solar array, as well as  seeds, mower and drill for community  garden $60,077 $0 14.0  21  Spring Crest  Farms  Solar Well Pump  System  Installation of solar well in remote area to  reduce GHG and provide water for cattle  $18,000 $0 12.4  22  Blawesome Sun Smart:  Functional Shade  Structure for  Energy‐Efficient  Cold Storage  Installation of cold storage protective  structure around existing cold storage unit  to enhance its functionality and energy  efficiency  $15,000 $0 11.9  23  The ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter  Sustainable  Landscape Project  Installation of 20’ x 30’pollinator garden,  two commercial grade rain barrels, a tri‐ section compost bin and bird feeding  station $33,000 $0 11.2  3Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Rank Applicant  Name Project Name Project Summary Amount  Requested  Recomme nded  Funding  level  Total  Score  (out  of 26)  24  Botanist and  Barrel  Rural Electric  Vehicle Charging  Station  Installation of a 2 port Level 2 EV charging  station at a commercial site in Cedar Grove  $12,000 $0 9.8  25  Fiori Hill ‐  Homeowner's  Association  Floating Wetlands  in Fiori Hill  SCM/Koi Pond  Purchase floating wetlands and plants as  part of SCM designed to sequester carbon,  reduce algal growth, and eliminate the  need for an aeration system $7,000 $0 9.0       Total Requested: Total:         $1,151,873 $262,500    FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $262,500 in funding for Community Climate Action Grants for FY 2024-25 is designed to identify and support impactful projects, with a focus on accelerating meaningful action on the urgent issue of climate change. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:  GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION OBJECTIVE 1. Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate Action Plan. OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects. OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1. Receive the grant project funding recommendations from the Commission for the Environment for the FY 2024-25 Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program; and 2. Approve funding for the recommended Community Climate Action Grant projects for FY 2024-25. 4Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 P.O. Box 8181 * Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278  Telephone: (919)245‐2625   Attachment 1   Date:   December 10, 2024  To:   Board of Orange County Commissioners  From:  Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs Manager  RE:  Orange County Community Climate Action Grant – Project Descriptions, Scoring, and Comments for General  Applicants    For the 2024‐25 funding cycle of the Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program, $262,500 in funding  was budgeted to support climate action projects that benefit Orange County residents both socially and financially.   In response to feedback from the Board in previous years, the Sustainability team enhanced its outreach efforts to  publicize the grant opportunity, broadening the applicant pool and increasing community awareness of this impactful  climate action program. Staff conducted targeted email campaigns directed at local businesses, community groups,  and nonprofits. A specially designed infographic announcing the grant was shared widely through social media,  Orange County TV screens, the County website, and the Orange County Weekly Happenings email newsletter.  Additionally, staff presented at the annual Ag Summit, promoting both the County’s new Climate Action Plan and the  Community Climate Action Grant program. New promotional signs were also created and displayed throughout  County facilities during the summer, further highlighting the grant opportunity. As a result of these comprehensive  outreach efforts, we received a record number of grant applications, including many from first‐time applicants!  The Community Climate Action grant program received a total of 25 applications in this round from a variety of  nonprofit groups, small businesses, and public organizations whose total requests added up to $1,151,873.     Following the scoring and eligibility guidelines of the Board of Orange County Commissioners (BOCC), the  applications were reviewed and scored by the Commission for the Environment (CFE) and the Human Relations  Commission (HRC). The BOCC asked the Human Relations Commission to score the applications on the Social Justice  and Racial Equity criterion, as this pertains to their expertise and because the racial representation of the CFE as a  whole does not reflect the racial diversity of Orange County.     The following is a rank‐order summary table of the combined project scoring and recommendations. A full table  showing the scores for each project on each of the 7 scoring elements is included in the Appendix.                5Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Rank Applicant  Name Project Name Project Summary Amount  Requested  Recomme nded  Funding  level  Total  Score  (out  of 26)  1  Trees for the  Triangle  Shade for Schools Planting of 260 native trees and  distribution of 2,600 seedlings across 13  schools in Orange County, prioritizing  schools in rural, underserved areas $50,000 $50,000 22.1  2  Habitat for  Humanity  Rooftop Solar on  Habitat Homes  Rooftop solar on 14 newly constructed  Habitat Homes $100,000 $50,000 21.7  3  Empowerment Peach Apartments  Solar Project  Elecrical panel box and labor for solar  installation project $19,800 $19,800 20.9  4  Eno River  Association  Nature Based  Solutions at the  Confluence Natural  Area  Conversion of 14.2‐acre agricultural field to  Piedmont prairie and reforestation of an  8.6‐acre agricultural field. Includes  purchase of equipment such as a $45,000  tractor. $67,600 $22,600 20.5  5  SolarEquity St. Joseph's CME  Church Solar  Project  23.4‐kW solar array on the roof of St.  Joseph's CME Church  $78,251 $50,000 19.1  6  Urban  Sustainability  Solutions  Orange County  Green  Infrastructure  Workforce  Development  Program  Installation of sustainable stormwater  management measures in historically  underserved communities utilizing public  HS teachers and students in a certified  green infrastructure training program to  implement these measures $71,000 $58,100 18.6  7  Red Hawk Farm Farm Renewable  Energy  Infrastructure  Hire consulting firm to provide engineering  and design services for a REAP grant to  install solar on farm; replace single phase  with 3‐phase power to enable solar  installation $100,000 $0 18.2  8  Town of Chapel  Hill  Extended Service  and Key Equipment  for E‐Bike Pilot  Program  E‐bike maintenance and management  services to offer free e‐bike pilot program  in Chapel Hill; funds will supplement  federal funding received for this program  to help it operate for an additional six  months $57,165 $0 18.1  9  Community  Home Trust  Electrify 5 CHT  homes with water  heaters and heat  pumps  Replacement of gas water heaters with  electric water heaters & gas  furnace/electric air conditioners with  electric heat pumps for 5 homes in  Community Home Trust inventory $110,000 $0 17.8  10  Endswell The First Carbon  Neutral Funeral  Home  Installation of a 40‐kW solar array  $15,000 $0 17.6  11  Town of  Carrboro  Sustainable  Transportation  Pilot  Purchase of e‐bikes, safety equipment, and  storage to allow Town employees to  replace most low‐cargo trips within two  miles of each town building and a portion  of trips beyond two miles $49,620 $0 17.5  12  Jubilee Healing  Farm  Cob Outdoor  Classroom and  Food Forest  Construction of cob outdoor classroom and  adjacent food forest  $34,625 $12,000 17.2  13  Eno River  Farmers’  Market  Compost Monitor Compost monitor for Eno River Farmers'  Market  $4,800 $0  16.6  6Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Rank Applicant  Name Project Name Project Summary Amount  Requested  Recomme nded  Funding  level  Total  Score  (out  of 26)  13  Town of Chapel  Hill  LED Lighting  Upgrade for  Hargraves  Community Center  Basketball Court  Purchase and installation of new LED light  fixtures to replace the existing, less  efficient metal halide fixtures at the  Hargraves Community Center outdoor  basketball court $35,000 $0 16.6  15  Carolina  Advocates for  Climate, Health  and Equity  1. Video Vignettes  of Climate Health  Principles in  Clinical Practice; 2.  Solar Arrays and  Energy Offsets for  Medically High‐Risk  Residents  1. Production of bilingual videos on climate  health to be used in clinical practice; 2.  Planning for solar arrays to offset energy  costs through renewable energy credits for  medically high‐risk patients  $64,850 $0 15.2  16  Parker Farm  and Vineyard  Carbon  Sequestration  through Pasture  Establishment  Transition 60 acres of intensively tilled row‐ cropped tobacco into permanent  pasturelands for regenerative grazing  $39,085 $0 15.1  17  Town of  Carrboro  Enhancing  Resilience and  Biodiversity: Rain  Gardens at Dr.  Martin Luther King,  Jr. Park  Installation of two rain gardens in Dr.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Park to manage  stormwater runoff, enhance local  biodiversity, and contribute to education  and outreach  $50,000 $0 14.7  18  One Soil Farm Electric Vehicle and  EV Charger for  Produce Delivery  Electric vehicle and EV charger for produce  delivery  $50,000 $0 14.7  19  The ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter  Energy Efficiency  Initiative  Installation of NFRC UV ray blocking films  on all eastern and western exposure  windows $10,000 $0 14.3  20  Kolibri Farm Cultivation,  Cooking and  Community  Purchase of multiple electric appliances for  kitchen, powered by solar array, as well as  seeds, mower and drill for community  garden $60,077 $0 14.0  21  Spring Crest  Farms  Solar Well Pump  System  Installation of solar well in remote area to  reduce GHG and provide water for cattle  $18,000 $0 12.4  22  Blawesome Sun Smart:  Functional Shade  Structure for  Energy‐Efficient  Cold Storage  Installation of cold storage protective  structure around existing cold storage unit  to enhance its functionality and energy  efficiency  $15,000 $0 11.9  23  The ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter  Sustainable  Landscape Project  Installation of 20’ x 30’pollinator garden,  two commercial grade rain barrels, a tri‐ section compost bin and bird feeding  station $33,000 $0 11.2  24  Botanist and  Barrel  Rural Electric  Vehicle Charging  Station  Installation of a 2 port Level 2 EV charging  station at a commercial site in Cedar Grove  $12,000 $0 9.8  25  Fiori Hill ‐  Homeowner's  Association  Floating Wetlands  in Fiori Hill  SCM/Koi Pond  Purchase floating wetlands and plants as  part of SCM designed to sequester carbon,  reduce algal growth, and eliminate the  need for an aeration system $7,000 $0 9.0       Total Requested: Total:         $1,151,873 $262,500      7Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74   Below is a set of expanded details for each proposed project, in rank order per HRC and CFE scoring. The quoted text  was pulled directly from various sections of the submitted applications. Also summarized below are the comments  from the HRC and the CFE, along with scores and funding recommendations.  #1 Ranked Project – Trees for the Triangle – Tree Planting at Schools  Applicant (Collaborators): Dedicated to Our Community of North Carolina (DOC NC)  Funding Requested: $50,000  Recommended Funding Level: $50,000  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 22.1    Project Description: Trees for the Triangle will use the funds to plant 260 native trees and distribute 2,600 seedlings  across 13 schools in Orange County, promoting tree equity and environmental enhancement. The funds will support  tree planting, data‐driven site selection, and community engagement, prioritizing schools in rural, underserved areas.    Project Benefits: This investment will create cooler, healthier, and more resilient communities for current and  future generations, while increasing community engagement and access to green spaces. Economic development will  be supported by showcasing career options for students, conducting skill‐building activities, offering volunteer and  internship opportunities and sourcing materials from local nurseries and businesses. The program is expected to  benefit approximately 55,000 students and school staff over the lifespan of the trees. In addition, an estimated 6,300  people will benefit from the 2,600 seedlings distributed during educational presentations, including the students'  families who receive seedlings, as well as school faculty and staff who frequently visit the schools.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE strongly supports this project, praising its focus on benefiting Orange County schools  and their surrounding communities. They value the lasting impact it will have through tree planting, which offers  enduring environmental and social benefits. Similarly, the HRC appreciates the project’s emphasis on rural Orange  County schools, particularly those serving high‐minority and low‐income populations. Both commissions are  enthusiastic about the educational opportunities embedded in the project and its overall positive impact on the  community.    #2 Ranked Project – Habitat for Humanity – Rooftop Solar  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $100,000  Recommended Funding Level: $50,000  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 21.7    Project Description: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County proposes to install rooftop solar panels on fourteen  newly constructed affordable Habitat homes in Habitat’s Weavers Grove Community in Chapel Hill.    Project Benefits: The solar installations will help to address inequities in access to green technology in Orange  County, while promoting environmental and resident health by decreasing the amount of fossil fuels burned.   Limiting monthly energy costs is a critical component of housing affordability. The addition of a 5.4‐kW rooftop solar  system will save each qualified Habitat household approximately $780 per year in energy costs.    Reviewer Comments: This project, submitted by a trusted and highly productive organization, was recognized as  excellent by the CFE. However, partial funding was awarded to ensure the 2024 CCAG funding could support a  diverse range of projects. The HRC values this initiative for its focus on providing affordable, energy‐efficient housing  to low‐income and underserved communities.  #3 Ranked Project – Empowerment – Rooftop Solar  Applicant (Collaborators): SolarEquity Inc.  Funding Requested: $19,800  Recommended Funding Level: $19,800  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 20.9  8Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74   Project Description: Last year, Empowerment received $61,623 in Community Climate Action Grant funds for solar  installation on the PEACH Apartments. This year, Empowerment is asking for funds that will go towards the cost of a  panel box tailored to PEACH’s electrical system and $4,300 worth of labor provided by NC Solar Now. This panel box  and labor is necessary to finish the solar project.     Project Benefits: The solarization of the PEACH Apartments will provide around 55,000 kWh of energy every year,  saving $5,534 worth of energy costs. Consequently, the average tenant will see their energy bills reduced by  approximately $46/month, or 6S%. The energy savings felt by those living in the PEACH Apartments may stimulate an  additional $22,080 of local economic activity. About 156 people—assuming tenant turnover rate is 5 years—will  directly benefit from the project, and the entire Pine Knolls Neighborhood will indirectly benefit from the project.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE strongly recommends full funding of $19,800 for this project, recognizing it as a robust  and compelling application. This initiative has the potential to serve as a model for low‐income housing,  demonstrating innovation and impact. Additionally, the HRC values the project's direct benefits to low‐income and  marginalized communities, including the provision of solar energy for a historically Black neighborhood.     #4 Ranked Project – Eno River Association – Piedmont Prairie and Reforestation  Applicant (Collaborators): Triangle Prescribed Burn Association (Through NC Cooperative  Extension), Bluestem Community NC  Funding Requested: $67,600  Recommended Funding Level: $22,600  Total Score (Out of 25 pts): 20.5    Project Description: Funding requested to convert a 14.2‐acre existing agricultural field to a Piedmont prairie and the  reforestation of another 8.6‐acre agricultural field in the Confluence Natural Area in northern Orange County plus the  purchase of a 2024 John Deere diesel tractor.    Project Benefits: The restored Piedmont prairie site will attract both wildlife and visitors, and positively benefit  agricultural production as flowers begin to bloom, and native plants provide food and habitat for insects, birds, and  other native fauna. The prairie will also improve the health of the soil and water of Orange County. These nature‐ based solutions will decrease CO2 emissions from previous cropland production as well as sequester carbon and the  benefits will increase over time as trees grow larger and native Piedmont prairie plants mature. Through both passive  and active learning, over 10,000 visitors and around 500 students annually will learn about the vast benefits of these  habitats and how they might establish these habitats in their backyards.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE strongly supports the nature‐based solution of prairie restoration and has approved  partial funding of $22,600 for the project (funding will cover prairie restoration efforts only, not the diesel tractor).  This project will take place at a heavily visited park, and the Eno River Association brings a robust camp and  educational component to the initiative. The HRC appreciates the Association’s direct work with Title 1 schools,  providing valuable opportunities for underserved students. While there is some engagement with marginalized  groups, the project is not specifically focused on racial equity. Nonetheless, it offers educational benefits for visitors  of all income levels and ethnic backgrounds.    #5 Ranked Project – SolarEquity – Rooftop Solar   Applicant (Collaborators):   Funding Requested: $78,251  Recommended Funding Level: $50,000  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 19.1    Project Description: The installation of a 23.4‐kW solar array on the roof of the church, including a partial roof  replacement, the cost of the solar equipment, and the cost of the labor to install the panels.    9Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Project Benefits: The installation of rooftop solar on St. Joseph's CME Church will provide around 28,431 kWh of  energy every year, saving over $1,400 in energy costs. These savings will continue to accrue over the 25‐year lifetime  of the panels and will be re‐injected into the Northside Neighborhood, stimulating higher home retention rates, and  preserving the neighborhood’s complex history. Moreover, the system will prevent 1.038 million pounds of carbon  from entering the atmosphere over 25 years.     Reviewer Comments: The CFE considers this an excellent project with a significant impact on the local community,  earning high marks for its community outreach and educational components. However, funding was limited to  $50,000 for 2024 to ensure support could be provided to as many projects as possible. The HRC values the project’s  focus on addressing energy poverty by providing solar solutions to low‐income households. Additionally, the church  plays a vital role in serving a historically low‐income, minority neighborhood and offering support to the Northside  community.    #6 Ranked Project – Urban Sustainability Solutions – Green Infrastructure Workforce  Development Project  Applicant (Collaborators): Burt’s Bees, Environmental Protection Agency, Triangle Community Foundation, Carrboro  Stormwater Management/Public Works  Funding Requested: $71,000  Recommended Funding Level: $58,100  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 18.6    Project Description: Urban Sustainability Solutions will install sustainable stormwater management practices to  minimize flooding, mold, and foundation issues on additional, historically underserved properties in Orange County.  Funding will support training and certification of Orange County teachers and students via afterschool training  programs, culminating with 1‐2 sustainable stormwater management multi‐home installations on Orange County  properties.    Project Benefits: This project will both protect and improve these properties, the residents and their waterways from  the increased force and frequency of storm events accompanying climate warming. 50 students (and 10 teachers)  trained in the USS program will receive real‐world work experience in sustainable stormwater and landscape  engineering, providing them with job‐ready skills.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE appreciates the workforce training and educational outreach components of this  project, highlighting the organization’s strong track record. However, due to limited 2024 funding, support was  capped at $58,000. The HRC values the project’s direct benefits to teachers and students, particularly its focus on  installing stormwater management systems in historically underserved Orange County neighborhoods. They also  commend the inclusion of a significant educational component and the provision of compensation for both teachers  and students involved in the project. #7 Ranked Project – Red Hawk Farm – Renewable Energy Infrastructure  Applicant (Collaborators): Branham Group Inc., NC Clean Energy Technology Center, Piedmont Electric Cooperative  Funding Requested: $100,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 18.2    Project Description: Red Hawk Farm requests funds to hire a renewable energy contractor to supply engineering  services for the farm’s USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant application, and to replace their existing  single phase power supply lines with three phase, which is required to install the appropriately sized solar array  needed for the farm and allow for future investment in geothermal heating and cooling systems.     Project Benefits: These improvements would allow the farm to serve as a demonstration of what is possible with  sustainability and renewable energy on farms in this region. This demonstration would be of  10Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 greatest benefit to other farmers and organizations motivated to support resilient communities and reduced  emissions. The farm would save $19,915 on electricity and 153,108 kWh per year.     Reviewer Comments: The CFE regarded this as a great project with significant potential but noted that full funding  was not feasible as it would consume nearly half of the available grant funds and this was a project that needed full,  not partial, funding to move forward. The application was strong and demonstrated a positive impact on the local  economy and the CFE encourages Red Hawk to apply again and/or continue to pursue other funding through state  and federal grants. The HRC appreciated the project as a valuable component of a broader initiative to transition the  farm to sustainable operations. They also commended its ties to Durham schools for food supply, highlighting its  commitment to social responsibility.    #8 Ranked Project – Town of Chapel Hill – E‐bike Pilot Project  Applicant (Collaborators): The Bicycle Chain, East Coast Electric Speed Shop, and Trek  Funding Requested: $57,165  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 18.1    Project Description: The Town of Chapel Hill is creating a free e‐bike lending program and requests funding  for e‐bike maintenance and management services to lengthen this pilot program another 6 months or more to offer  e‐bike experiences to more residents. Funds would also cover helmets, locks, cargo e‐bike racks, bags, and baskets,  and an additional bike rack for secure storage.     Project Benefits: This project will increase participation in biking by reducing barriers to demographics who find it  difficult financially and physically. It also will increase access to transportation for those who lack it. The reduction of  tailpipe emissions will improve local air quality and help reduce traffic congestion and parking constraints. Economic  stimulation will result from the sale of more e‐bikes. The use of biking equipment, like helmets, will increase public  safety.   Reviewer Comments: This was a strong and well‐written application; however, due to limited CCAG funds, the  project could not be supported this year. There were also concerns about bike theft and the limited impact on  Orange County’s economic development. The CFE encourages Chapel Hill to reapply next year. The HRC noted  concerns about the demographics served, appreciating that the program provides free e‐bike access to low‐income  individuals. However, they felt the outreach efforts lacked a strong focus on racial equity.  #9 Ranked Project – Community Home Trust – Electrification Project  Applicant (Collaborators): Carrboro Plumbing & Morales Heating and Cooling   Funding Requested: $110,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.8    Project Description: Community Home Trust (CHT) proposes to provide electric water heaters as replacements for  gas water heaters AND electric heat pumps as replacements for gas furnace/electric air conditioners for five (5)  homes that are currently in the CHT inventory. This proposal will remove barriers for homeowners to replace their  equipment.     Project Benefits: By successfully completing these conversions, the homes will be better candidates for the addition  of solar‐electric panels, providing an exciting opportunity to engage homeowners in additional solar energy  education. CHT would also be in a better position to analyze additional efficiency measures such as weatherization.  Up to 20 individuals will benefit immediately. The RMI analysis estimates heating and cooling costs will be lowered by  $10,159 per house over the 15‐year lifetime of the HVAC equipment. As the homes are permanently affordable, CHT  expects additional beneficiaries over time. Homeowners’ fuel consumption along with gas bills will begin to decrease  immediately.     11Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Reviewer Comments: The CFE recognized the valuable mission of electrifying homes but noted that the project’s cost  was high relative to the limited number of people it would serve. They also suggested strengthening the climate  education component. The HRC appreciated that the project addresses racial disparities in homeownership by  focusing on affordable housing initiatives for low‐income and minority communities.    #10 Ranked Project – Endswell – Solar Project    Applicant (Collaborators): Farewell Earth   Funding Requested: $15,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.6    Project Description: The funds will be used towards the installation of a 40‐kW solar array that will offset all energy  usage of this eco‐friendly funeral home.    Project Benefits: Annual savings of $7100 are expected. Endswell intends to use this money to expand an  affordability fund to make their services more affordable. The project will have immediate benefits in terms of the  reduction in carbon‐emission and energy‐cost savings. Additionally, the installation of the solar array could help draw  attention to the eco‐friendly death‐care movement as a whole.     Reviewer Comments: The CFE strongly supports the business’s mission and outreach efforts; however, the solar  panels would primarily benefit the business itself, with limited local economic impact. The HRC expressed concern  about the limited engagement with low‐income and marginalized communities, though they acknowledged the  project’s partnership with Black‐owned funeral homes. Ultimately, they felt the project would primarily benefit the  business rather than the broader community.    #11 Ranked Project – Town of Carrboro – Sustainable Transportation Pilot    Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $49,620  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.5    Project Description: Funds will be used to purchase e‐bikes, safety equipment, and storage to allow Town employees  to replace most low‐cargo trips within two miles of each town building and a portion of trips beyond two miles.    Project Benefits: This project will remove cars from the road and reduce emissions from gas‐powered vehicles,  shorten travel times on trips during peak hours when car congestion is high, extend the life of existing vehicles,  encourage active transportation in Town, contribute to the health and wellness of Town employees, and educate the  public on the ever‐growing uses of e‐bikes in our area.    Reviewer Comments: While the CFE is eager to support transportation projects, funding is limited, and this project  primarily benefits Carrboro town employees, who must also be willing to bike. The HRC believes that the Town of  Carrboro should cover the cost of these e‐bikes for their employees, given that they are primarily used for  government‐related business.    #12 Ranked Project – Jubilee Healing Farm – Cob Outdoor Classroom and Food Forest  Applicant (Collaborators): PORCH Hillsborough  Funding Requested: $34,625  Recommended Funding Level: $12,000  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 17.2    Project Description: Jubilee Healing Farm seeks to build a cob outdoor classroom and food forest to teach  participants and visitors low carbon emission building strategies and create a zero‐emission building project sourced  12Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 from soil. This classroom will serve as a location for teaching about permaculture and expanded understanding of  ecologically sustainable practices around food.    Project Benefits: Building a food forest and pond alongside the classroom will amplify carbon sequestration and  positively impact community food security. The cob outdoor classroom and food forest will provide a new site for  community education, workshops, and programs around climate, food, and sustainability. The Jubilee Healing Farm  Food Forest would provide another source of locally produced food for PORCH and contribute to Orange County’s  network of edible gardens.     Reviewer Comments: The CFE appreciates the organization’s mission and partnerships. As a new initiative just  getting off the ground, partial funding is recommended, focusing specifically on the food forest component, as the  cob architecture and structure have limited impact on Orange County's GHG reduction goals. The HRC values that the  project will collaborate with Porch to support low‐income families. While the organization is new, its social justice‐ driven mission and its status as a minority‐run therapy farm are highly commendable.    #13 Ranked Project – Eno River Farmers’ Market – Compost Monitor  Applicant (Collaborators): Orange County Solid Waste Services, Brooks Contractors  Funding Requested: $4,800  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 16.6    Project Description: Funds are requested to pay for a compost monitor for the Eno River Farmers' Market (ERFM)  Community Compost Collection site. The monitor will work every week during market hours throughout the year to  ensure that only compostable items are collected and will educate participants (ERFM customers and vendors, and  other community members who use the site) about composting in general and about the "commercial composting"  they are using. Additional funds are requested to buy cleaning supplies.    Project Benefits: This project will help Orange County residents reduce transportation to county waste and recycling  centers to drop off food waste. It will also decrease the amount of waste going to the landfill (including items that  can be composted only commercially, not in a home bin), reduce methane emissions at the landfill, and reduce  transportation to the landfill. It will encourage residents to compost because of the convenience of the drop‐off site  and may encourage new composters who see the site and learn about composting. Ultimately, it will lead to the  creation of rich compost that will increase the carbon capture of soil in Orange County and the surrounding area.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE appreciates that the compost monitors help educate community members; however,  the monitor position itself does not significantly contribute to GHG reductions, and the project offers limited impact  on local economic development. The HRC expressed concerns that the project does not engage a diverse group,  limiting its broader community impact.    #13 Ranked Project – Town of Chapel Hill – LED Upgrade  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $35,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 16.6    Project Description: The requested funds will be used to purchase and install new LED light fixtures to replace the  existing, less efficient metal halide fixtures at the Hargraves Community Center outdoor basketball court. Hargraves  Community Center is located in Chapel Hill’s largest historically black neighborhood and is part of the NC Civil Rights  Trail. In addition to the emissions reductions, this retrofit would enhance safety, improve neighborhood relations,  and minimize maintenance and energy costs.    Project Benefits: This proposed upgrade would provide both better lighting and better quality of life. Carbon  emissions will be reduced through improved energy efficiency, and this new lighting system will significantly reduce  13Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 spill light and glare while also allowing the lights to be consistently turned off each night by 11 pm. This has  biodiversity benefits (especially for migrating birds in spring and fall) and would benefit neighbors by reducing light  spillage, glare, and noise after 11 pm.     Reviewer Comments: The CFE supports this project for its focus on addressing light pollution, benefiting both birds  and people. However, it offers limited potential for GHG emission reductions and local economic development. The  HRC values that the project targets a historically Black neighborhood, providing energy‐efficient upgrades that  enhance safety and climate resilience. Hargraves Center plays a vital role in supporting low‐income communities,  making this project especially impactful.    #15 Ranked Project – Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health and Equity – Climate Videos and  Planning for Solar Arrays   Applicant (Collaborators): Multiple physicians, health professionals, and health care trainees  Funding Requested: $64,850  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 15.2    Project Description: These funds would be used to produce: 1) bilingual videos on climate health to be used in  clinical practice and 2) develop an assessment and plan for an Orange County program that would enable medically  high‐risk residents to reduce their energy bills with renewable energy credits. Local solar array sites, hosted on  private or nonprofit businesses, could choose to participate by offering offsets from the energy their arrays generate.  This model is based on a successful pilot based at Boston Medical Center and would be adapted for our community.     Project Benefits: The videos would support good clinical practice ensuring clinicians have the tools to address  climate‐related clinical challenges. Building on these educational initiatives, the second part of the project would  develop a plan to provide ongoing financial support to low income, medically high‐risk individuals. Lowering the  energy burden (heating and cooling costs) for these individuals will reduce the risk of temperature‐related adverse  health outcomes for the duration of the program. The proposed project would reduce greenhouse gases, increase  renewable energy consumption, and support climate resilience for low‐income, medically high‐ risk residents.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE recognized the creativity and innovation of this project, noting its potential to reach a  large segment of the population. However, the project did not directly contribute to GHG emission reductions, and  while the CFE supports the idea, it did not align with funding parameters. The HRC agreed that the project is a  valuable initiative, particularly for medically vulnerable and low‐income households. However, it was felt that its  association with UNC Health should secure funding for this effort.    #16 Ranked Project – Parker Farm and Vineyard – Carbon Sequestration through Prairie  Establishment  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $39,085  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 15.1    Project Description: The requested funds will support the transformation of approximately 60 acres of intensively  tilled tobacco farmland into permanent pasturelands for regenerative grazing. This transition involves seeding the  land with a rich mix of forages, installing fencing, and implementing rotational grazing for their grass‐fed cattle. By  shifting from tobacco production to sustainable pasture management, this project will not only enhance carbon  sequestration but also enable us to continue supplying our community with a local, nutrient‐dense food source.    Project Benefits: This project will support Orange County's efforts to reduce and offset carbon emissions, aligning  with the goals outlined in the County’s Climate Action Plan. By expanding our herd, enhancing soil health, and  improving cattle genetics, we can sustainably strengthen our ability to feed both our local community and broader  14Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 regions. Additionally, we will leverage our connections within the county and collaborate with farmers across the  state to share insights and best practices, fostering a network of knowledge and innovation.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE acknowledges that this family‐run farm has been a staple in the community for over  100 years and deserves recognition for its ongoing improvements. However, the proposed pasture restoration  project would have a limited impact on Orange County's economic development and the number of people it  reaches. The HRC noted that while the project does not directly support disadvantaged populations, it does  contribute to carbon sequestration efforts.     #17 Ranked Project – Town of Carrboro – Rain Gardens  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $50,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.7  Project Description: Staff propose the installation of two rain gardens at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park to effectively  manage stormwater runoff, support local biodiversity, and provide opportunities for community education and  outreach. The funding will be used to acquire native, pollinator‐friendly plants, river rocks for energy dissipation,  fencing, and other essential materials, as well as create multilingual educational signage.  Project Benefits: The rain garden, along with its informational signage, workshops, and volunteer events, will be  accessible to all residents of the Town of Carrboro. Additionally, staff plan to develop an internal Operations and  Maintenance manual for the rain gardens, which will be made available to the public for their use. Ongoing outreach  and programming will also be provided to highlight stormwater mitigation tools and the significance of native species  in supporting local ecosystems.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE supports the mission of the project but noted that the garden would result in limited  emissions reductions and is relatively expensive for a garden. The HRC believed that the Town of Carrboro could  provide funding and mentioned concerns about the demographics served, with the project primarily benefiting more  affluent neighborhoods.    #18 Ranked Project – One Soil Farm – Electric Vehicle  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $50,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.7    Project Description: One Soil Farm proposes to purchase an electric cargo van to completely eliminate reliance on  gasoline for produce delivery, while expanding the ability to serve more individual customers and restaurants with  locally grown, sustainably sourced produce.    Project Benefits: Our project serves the Jewish community across Orange and Durham counties, while our  partnership with Farmer Foodshare enables us to extend our impact to low‐income households and historically  underserved populations throughout the Triangle region. Through this collaboration, we provide fresh, nutritious,  and sustainably grown food to those in need, helping to alleviate food insecurity and promote the overall well‐being  of our community.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE recognizes the farm's strong community connections and outreach efforts; however,  the EV van would have limited impact on the local economy and Orange County's GHG reductions. The HRC believes  that while the EV charger and vehicle would benefit the business, the project’s focus on a Jewish community—an  underrepresented group in grant funding—is valuable. The project also engages marginalized groups to address food  insecurity.    15Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 #19 Ranked Project – The ArtsCenter – Energy Efficiency Project  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $10,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.3    Project Description: The ArtsCenter’s renovated 1974 downtown building features over thirty windows, spanning a  total of 1,000 square feet. Many of these floor‐to‐ceiling windows allow abundant natural light, which is invaluable  for creating art. However, they also place significant strain on the building’s 27‐year‐old HVAC system, resulting in  cold interior spaces and uncomfortably warm exterior rooms during the summer and parts of fall and spring.  Installing window films offers a cost‐effective, immediate solution that will enhance comfort while significantly  reducing greenhouse gas emissions.    Project Benefits: Applying films to our western and southern‐facing windows will block up to 98% of UV rays and  reduce energy bills by 38%. This initiative will benefit all visitors to the ArtsCenter by promoting awareness and  education on energy‐efficient practices.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE considered this project simple and easy to install. For future grant applications, we  recommend increasing its impact on local economic development and providing more specific details. The project  may have limited visibility unless signage is included. We also suggest exploring a Duke Energy grant as an additional  funding option. The HRC sees potential to serve disadvantaged communities but noted the lack of direct engagement  with these populations.    #20 Ranked Project – Kolibri Farm – Cultivation, Cooking and Community  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $60,077  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.0    Project Description: The funds will be used to purchase equipment that will support an increased number of  participants in the communal garden and expand the land dedicated to regenerative cultivation. Electric appliances  for the kitchen will also be acquired, powered by a solar array, enabling participants to prepare healthy meals in an  eco‐friendly environment. These funds will help facilitate community activities and shared meals, fostering stronger  connections within the local community.    Project Benefits: Regenerative farming helps sequester carbon, while providing fresh produce and prepared meals to  individuals who may not have access to transportation or the income to afford fresh food from local markets.  Additionally, the project offers educational benefits through hands‐on participation. By working in the garden,  participants gain valuable knowledge while actively contributing to the community’s well‐being.  Reviewer Comments: The CFE supports the mission and goals of the project but recommends prioritizing community  connections before moving forward. The project's impact on local economic development and GHG reductions is  currently limited. The HRC highlighted that the project promotes food security and community engagement through  communal gardening, with a strong focus on racial and social equity. It also empowers low‐income families by  providing the opportunity to grow their own food. #21 Ranked Project – Spring Crest Farms – Solar Well Pump  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $18,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 12.4    Project Description: Spring Crest Farms is a small, family‐owned and operated beef cattle farm that supplies locally  raised beef products to Orange and Alamance County restaurants and directly to consumers. They are implementing  16Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 a new pasture to better graze their cattle and need a well to provide fresh, clean drinking water. This project involves  installing a solar‐powered water pumping system, complete with a water storage tank, a concrete pad, and a  protective housing structure.     Project Benefits: Consumers will potentially benefit as the farm would have more beef to sell and more low‐cost beef  could be sold to PORCH. This could also be a great example of how sustainability and conservation can easily be  integrated into production agriculture.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE noted that while the solar pump would benefit the farm, its impact on local economic  development and GHG reductions in Orange County would be limited. The HRC acknowledged that the project would  collaborate with Porch to provide affordable, locally grown beef but pointed out that there was minimal engagement  with marginalized groups.    #22 Ranked Project – Blawesome – Shade for Energy Efficient Cold Storage  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $15,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 11.9    Project Description: Blawesome, a unique flower farm and design studio is owned and co‐operated by a young  farmer with autism and, as such, sets a powerful example of inclusion, demonstrating how all individuals, regardless  of ability, can contribute meaningfully to environmental stewardship and community well‐being. This proposal is for  the construction of a protective structure around an existing cold storage unit to enhance its functionality, energy  efficiency, and reduce its climate impact. The cold storage is currently exposed to direct southern sun, which leads to  higher energy consumption and decreased operational efficiency. By building a structure that shields the unit from  harsh weather conditions, it will save energy, reduce maintenance costs, and improve performance.    Project Benefits: This project has the potential to benefit community members from Orange County and the  surrounding counties, particularly the estimated two and a half million people with disabilities in North Carolina and  the approximately 13,000 in Orange County. Blawesome aims to be a model of the incredible outcomes that can be  achieved through inclusivity and diversity by fostering a community that values and honors all its members.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE praised the farm’s mission and noted that the application was well written. However,  they recommend reaching a broader audience to increase the project's impact on local economic development and  enhance its effect on Orange County’s GHG emissions. The HRC acknowledged the environmental focus of the project  but pointed out the limited engagement with marginalized communities, especially those with disabilities, who are  often underserved in the County.    #23 Ranked Project – The ArtsCenter – Sustainable Landscape Project  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $33,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 11.2    Project Description: This grant would enable The ArtsCenter to launch its educational sustainable landscape  initiative. This plan includes preparation and planting of a 20' x 30' pollinator garden, installation of two commercial  grade rain barrels, a tri‐section compost bin, and a locally crafted migratory bird feeding/observation station. The  purpose of this project is to: 1) provide a model sustainable landscape for enjoyment and education and 2) provide  nature‐based solutions, reduce waste, improve soil, and reduce the campus’s carbon footprint.     Project Benefits: The ArtsCenter provides 75,000 arts experiences annually and they anticipate a sustainable park‐ like campus and sculpture garden to draw tens of thousands more people every year. They especially hope to impact  children who will learn about sustainable living practices such as water capture methods, pollinator plants and  17Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 animals, migratory birds, soil amending, recycling, composting, planting and caring for plants, and best practices for  living sustainably.     Reviewer Comments: The CFE noted that the garden and bird station would attract more outdoor visitors to the Art  Center. They recommended providing additional details on the budget and GHG reduction potential and highlighted  that the project is small in scale but high in cost. They also suggested exploring alternative garden grant sources such  as T‐Mobile, the NC Botanical Garden, the NC Native Plant Society, or the Carrboro Green Neighbor Grant. The HRC  recognized the potential to serve disadvantaged communities but noted the lack of direct engagement with these  groups.    #24 Ranked Project – Botanist and Barrel – Electric Vehicle Charging Station  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $12,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 9.8    Project Description: Botanist and Barrel proposes to use the funds to install a two‐port Level 2 electric vehicle  charging station at a commercial business in Cedar Grove, NC. This project will provide EV charging to local residents  who may not have the resources to install charging stations at their private residences as well as encourage EV  drivers who live in urban areas to visit rural business and farms, promoting beneficial electrification and supporting  climate change mitigation. The funds will cover the cost of equipment, installation, and associated expenses.     Project Benefits: The project will provide a charging station for area residents as well as Cedar Grove visitors. It will  also expand EV charging to rural communities in Orange County.    Reviewer Comments: The CFE recognized this as a great initiative to serve rural areas, but noted that, beyond B&B  employees/customers, access to the charger would be limited. The HRC pointed out the mixed impact—while rural  charging is beneficial, it seems to primarily benefit the business rather than the broader community.    #25 Ranked Project – Fiori Hill – Floating Wetlands  Applicant (Collaborators): N/A  Funding Requested: $7,000  Recommended Funding Level: $0  Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 9.0    Project Description: This project is for the establishment of floating wetlands in the concrete settling pond of the  Stormwater Control Management (SCM) system of the Fiori Hill neighborhood. Plant life in this concrete pond will  sequester carbon, ideally increase the life of the SCM, reduce algal growth, and eliminate or reduce the need for an  aeration system. The operations funds are to run and maintain it appropriately. They will actively reach out to other  local communities to share learnings and experience and anticipate that neighborhood children will share this in their  classrooms.    Project Benefits: Approximately 100 people in the neighborhood will benefit directly and they anticipate an  additional 100 per year based on outreach efforts. Floating wetlands are a way to improve the quality of the water in  the settling pond, decrease evaporation, reduce algal blooms, allow for carbon sequestration, reduce reliance on an  electricity‐powered aerator system, and increase the health of the pond’s ecosystem. The hope is that the floating  wetlands will increase the longevity of the dry bioretention pond, improve the quality of the surface water flowing  from the neighborhoods into the Eno River, serve as an educational opportunity for the neighborhood and others,  and improve the aesthetics of the community.  Reviewer Comments: The CFE described this as a great community project and expressed hope that residents will  continue to pursue it. However, they noted its limited impact on Orange County’s GHG reductions and that the  18Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 primary beneficiaries are residents of Fiori Hills. The HRC highlighted concerns that the project did not target low‐ income populations and served a non‐diverse, high‐income neighborhood.        Appendix: Full Scoring Table:    Final  Rank  Applicant  Name Project Name Amount  Requested  1. Social  Justice  and Racial  Equity  (0‐6 pts)  2.  Emissions  reduced   (0‐4 pts)  3.  Efficient  use of  Funds   (0‐4 pts)  4.  Capacity  of  Applicant  (0‐3 pts)  5. Local  Economic  Developme nt   (0‐3 pts)  6. Duration  of  Engageme nt   (0‐3 pts)  7. Time to  complete  (0‐3 pts)  Total  Score  1  Trees for  the Triangle  Shade for  Schools $50,000 4.4 3.7 3.1 3.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 22.1  2  Habitat for  Humanity  Rooftop Solar on  Habitat Homes  $100,000  5.6  3.0  3.3  3.0  2.0  2.3  2.4  21.7  3  Empowerm ent  Peach  Apartments Solar  Project $19,800 5.8 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.0 2.4 2.3 20.9  4  Eno River  Association  Nature Based  Solutions at the  Confluence  Natural Area  $67,600  4.4  3.4  2.9  2.8  2.7  2.8  2.6  20.5  5 Solar Equity  St. Joseph's CME  Church Solar  Project $78,251 4.8 2.1 2.3 2.8 2.0 2.6 2.6 19.1  6  Urban  Sustainabili ty Solutions  Orange County  Green  Infrastructure  Workforce  Development  Program  $71,000  5.75  2.0  1.8  2.7  1.7  2.1  2.7  18.6  7  Red Hawk  Farm  Farm Renewable  Energy  Infrastructure $100,000 3.6 2.8 2.4 2.9 2.1 2.3 2.0 18.2  8  Town of  Chapel Hill  Extended Service  and Key  Equipment for E‐ Bike Pilot  Program  $57,165  3.8  2.1  2.1  2.6  1.9  2.3  3.0  18.1  9  Community  Home Trust  Electrify 5 CHT  homes with  water heaters  and heat pumps $110,000 5.4 2.0 2.3 3.0 1.9 1.6 2.2 17.8  10 Endswell  The First Carbon  Neutral Funeral  Home  $15,000  3.6  3.1  3.4  2.2  1.9  1.9  2.2  17.6  11  Town of  Carrboro  Sustainable  Transportation  Pilot $49,620 3.4 1.9 2.1 2.7 2.7 1.9 2.9 17.5  12  Jubilee  Healing  Farm  Cob Outdoor  Classroom and  Food Forest  $34,625  5.4  2.5  2.4  2.0  1.3  2.1  1.5  17.2  13  Eno River  Farmers'  Market  Compost  Monitor $4,800 3.2 1.9 1.9 3.0 2.0 1.9 2.8 16.6  13  Town of  Chapel Hill  LED Lighting  Upgrade for  Hargraves  Community  Center Basketball  Court  $35,000  5.2  1.5  2.0  2.8  1.3  1.6  3.0  16.6  19Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 15  Carolina  Advocates  for Climate,  Health and  Equity  1. Video  Vignettes of  Climate Health  Principles in  Clinical Practice;  2. Solar Arrays  and Energy  Offsets for  Medically High‐ Risk Residents $64,850 3.6 0.9 2.0 2.3 1.8 2.4 2.4 15.2  16  Parker  Farm and  Vineyard  Carbon  Sequestration  through Pasture  Establishment  $39,085  3.4  2.0  1.9  2.8  1.5  1.2  2.4  15.1  17  Town of  Carrboro  Enhancing  Resilience and  Biodiversity: Rain  Gardens at Dr.  Martin Luther  King, Jr. Park $50,000 2.4 1.0 1.6 2.7 2.0 2.6 2.6 14.7  18  One Soil  Farm  Electric Vehicle  and EV Charger  for Produce  Delivery  $50,000  3.25  1.9  1.8  2.7  1.6  1.9  1.7  14.7  19  The  ArtsCenter  The ArtsCenter  Energy Efficiency  Initiative $10,000 3 1.8 2.1 2.1 1.1 1.2 3.0 14.3  20 Kolibri Farm  Cultivation,  Cooking and  Community  $60,077  4.6  1.8  1.6  2.0  1.0  1.3  1.8  14.0  21  Spring Crest  Farm  Solar Well Pump  System $18,000 3.8 1.0 1.5 2.1 1.0 1.1 1.9 12.4  22 Blawesome  Sun Smart:  Functional Shade  Structure for  Energy‐Efficient  Cold Storage  $15,000  3.6  0.6  0.8  2.4  1.2  1.2  2.1  11.9  23  The  ArtsCenter  The ArtsCenter  Sustainable  Landscape  Project $33,000 2.8 0.9 1.7 1.7 1.2 1.9 1.1 11.2  24  Botanist  and Barrel  Rural Electric  Vehicle Charging  Station  $12,000  2.6  1.3  0.9  1.3  1.2  0.4  2.0  9.8  25  Fiori Hill ‐  Homeowne r's  Association  Floating  Wetlands in Fiori  Hill SCM/Koi  Pond $7,000 2.8 0.6 0.8 1.3 0.9 1.3 1.3 9.0      20Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Attachment 2 ‐ Community Climate Action Grant Project Status Fiscal Year Project  Organization Award Amount Estimated Annual GHG Reduction metric tons CO2e Project Status 19‐20  Solar for Schools* Orange County Schools$150,000 25In progress19‐20  Solar for Schools** Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools $150,000 194In progress19‐20  Supplemental Weatherization Orange County$150,000 22 In progress19‐20  LED Light Campaign* Orange County$19,272 4COMPLETED   20‐21  Tree Planting Program Town of Chapel Hill$40,000 880 (pounds)COMPLETED20‐21  Electric Vehicle Charging Station Town of Chapel Hill$18,500 6COMPLETED20‐21  Cedar Falls Park LED Light Conversion  Town of Chapel Hill$128,057 9  COMPLETED20‐21  Cane Creek Reservoir 352.4 kW Solar OWASA$75,000 110COMPLETED20‐21  Water heater replacements NAACP$122,100 26 In progress20‐21  Solar Panels on Affordable Habitat Homes Habitat for Humanity of Orange County  $95,000 16 COMPLETED   21‐22  Low Income HVAC Replacement Rebuilding Together of the Triangle $113,000 34 COMPLETED21‐22  Neighborhood Energy Resiliency ProjectNC Sustainable Energy Association $90,000 10 COMPLETED21‐22  Food Waste Monitor Eno River Farmer’s Market$4,000 19COMPLETED21‐22  Food Waste Monitor Town of Carrboro$3,765 19In progress21‐22  Bike Rack and EV Charging Station The ArtsCenter$17,000 6COMPLETED21‐22  203 Project Solar Array and Green RoofTown of Carrboro$40,567 See FY 22‐23In progress21‐22  Solar for Schools Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools $250,00 See FY 19‐20In progress   22‐23  Habitat Rooftop Solar Habitat for Humanity$100,000 22COMPLETED22‐23  Weatherization Rebuilding Together of the Triangle $25,0005COMPLETED22‐23  Food Waste Monitors Eno River Farmers’ Market$4,500 19COMPLETED22‐23  203 Solar Project Town of Carrboro$40,575 21In progress22‐23  Fleet Electrification Project Town of Chapel Hill$50,000 33 In progress22‐23  Solar Roof The ArtsCenter$55,000 27COMPLETED22‐23  Emission Reductions Through HVAC Replacements Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools $275,075 147 In progress   23‐24  Supplemental weatherization to home repair projects Habitat for Humanity$55,000 7 In progress23‐24  Green infrastructure and apprenticeship program for Orange County Schools Urban Sustainability Solutions $69,156 5 COMPLETED21Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 Attachment 2 ‐ Community Climate Action Grant Project Status  * 54 Panel bi‐facial solar pedestal and three EV chargers; ** Morris Grove and Northside Elementary slated to receive solar. 23‐24  Rooftop solar Hillsborough United Church of Christ  $10,0007COMPLETED23‐24  Rooftop solar Binkley Baptist Church$49,036 5COMPLETED23‐24  Rooftop solar on Peach Apartments EMPOWERment$61,623 12In progress23‐24  Installation of gardens, terrace and greenhouse, plant‐based diets Club Nova $37,227 5 In progress23‐24  LED light campus changeover  CHCCCS $94,014 24 COMPLETED23‐24  54‐panel solar panel pedestal with battery storage and 3 EV charging stations Orange County Schools $188,029 36 In progress22Docusign Envelope ID: AA482F5E-25D4-439A-862A-65CC63DF3A74 1/27/2025 Summit Insurance Group Inc. 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