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Approve Amendment to increase funding in the amount of $150,000 to Interlocal Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for Low to Moderate Income Solarize Program
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 25, 2024
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The Board is requested to approve the amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for the Low to Moderate Income Solarize Program.
The Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) for $55,000 on April 10, 2023 to cover the cost of solar installation systems on homes for low-income residents with FY23 funds. This amendment increases the funding by $150,000 as approved in the FY2024 budget. No new funding is needed. Staff is working with Durham Community Land Trustees, the Durham Housing Authority, and other organizations that provide weatherization and home repair services for low-income households to identify homes for the program, including rental properties designated for permanent low-income housing. The first set of installations is expected to be completed by April 2024.
Installing solar installation systems on low-income housing will reduce monthly utility costs for the residents for the 25 year life-span of the systems. This will free up funds for other necessities like food and medicine. This will also reduce residents' anxiety about using potentially life-saving air conditioning during extreme heat events, thus increasing resident resilience and improving health outcomes.
This interlocal agreement provides for CPRC to administer the funds and provide quality assurance for the installations. The City of Durham has also designated funds for this program and County staff are working with them to coordinate the program throughout Durham.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal 4 (Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity)
Resource Persons: Tobin L. Fr...
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