As the title indicates. Permits Mecklenburg County to contract for apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment used as part of any program (1) aimed at increasing energy efficiency and (2) authorized by its Board of Commissioners without being subject to the requirements of GS 143-129 (procedure for the letting of public contracts), GS 143-131 (regarding when counties, cities, towns and other subdivisions may let contracts on informal bids), and GS 143-132 (minimum number of bids for public contracts). Permits Mecklenburg County to award a contract under this section in its sole discretion. Provides that a political subdivision of the state may contract for renewable energy systems using the procedures in this proposed section in addition to or instead of any other procedure that is available under state law. Provides minimal requirements to be satisfied in a request for proposals procedure. Provides that the awarding authority may use procurement methods set out in GS 143-135.9 (best value procurement). Directs that the proposals submitted under this proposed section are not subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded. Limits application of this act to Mecklenburg County.