A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REQUEST A FEE WAIVER FROM DUKE ENERGY FOR TOWN SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS WITH BUY ALL/SELL ALL METERING (2008-01-28/R-9)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has installed a 4.68 kilowatt solar photovoltaic array at Fire Station #1; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has executed a Purchased Power Agreement with Duke Energy for a Buy All/Sell All metering arrangement; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to cost saving measures to reduce the energy consumption of its facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions attributable to Town operations; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to a 60% reduction of 2005 carbon emission levels by 2050 through the Community Carbon Reduction (CRed) project; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to the regional effort to improve air quality;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Mayor to send a letter to Duke Energy requesting relief from the fees associated with existing and future Buy All/Sell All metering arrangements, up to and including monthly fees and the one-time filing fee.

This the 28th day of January, 2008.