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As. SoCore Energy An EDISON INTEANATIONAL°O Company • The Forge Solar software has a conservative default panel refelectivity value of 10%, which cannot be adjusted, but it is important to note that the application of anti -reflective coatings and textured glass used on this site reduces reflectivity to as low as 2% according to studies performed on the proposed solar panels. This two percent value is about the same as water and less than soil or even wood shingles. • Because trees, existing structures, and slopes between the array and observation points are ignored, it is very likely the majority of this glare potential is significantly reduced or eliminated. This analysis is a conservative study method that allows us to gain a high level of confidence that the risk of glare is minimal. Seven (OP 1,2,3,4,8,10,11) out of the eleven observation points will experience no potential for glare. Four (OP 5,6,7,9) observation points indicated potential for glare. This report refers to this as " and "Yellow" glare. Green It is important to note that the terms "Green" and "Yellow" glare only refer to the potential for glare, not the presence of it. Green " glare is defined as "glare with low potential to cause a temporary after -image", meaning even if you are standing at the observation point and stare at the reflective surface specifically where the sun rays are hitting the panel, there is a low potential that you would even experience the effects of temporary after -image. 11 "Yellow" glare is defined as "glare with potential to cause a temporary after -image", meaning if you are again standing at the observation point and stare at the reflective surface specifically where the sun is glaring, there is a potential that you would experience the effects of temporary after -image. This after -image effect is similar to what you experience when you glance at a light bulb and then look away or close your eyes. SoCore Energy 1 225 W Hubbard Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60654 1 (877) 762 6731 SoCore Energy is not the same company as Southern California Edison, the utility. Additionally, SoCore Energy is not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.