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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 7, 2011 Action Agenda Item No. Q - a SUBJECT: Orange County Utility and Fuel Conservation Initiatives & Performance DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): A- Orange County Utility and Fuel Use and Conservation Initiatives Report B- Presentation INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Thompson, (919) 245-2658 Wayne Fenton, (919) 245-2628 Alan Dorman, (919) 245-2627 Pam Jones, (919) 245-2652 PURPOSE: To receive a report regarding 1) the purpose of the Energy Conservation Team; 2) the County's historical use of energy, water and fuel use; and 3) the work plan for conservation and efficiency. BACKGROUND: Regardless of the underlying reasons, worldwide energy, water and fuel resources are becoming increasingly limited while the demand for these resources is rising. This is leading to higher costs, the need for investment in new, more efficient, and cleaner technologies, and, most importantly, the need for conservation and efficiency. Orange County has always been a leader in conservation and efficiency. Initiatives have included: • Energy, Water and Fuel Conservation policies adopted by the BOCC in late 2005 (included as attachment to report) • Use of the "Triangle J High Performance Guidelines" for the design and construction of new and renovated facilities • Establishment of Environmental Stewardship Action Committee • Use of alternatively fueled and fuel efficient vehicles Over the past several months, Asset Management Services staff has refocused attention on monitoring and management practices for energy, water and fuel, including: 1) Analysis and verification of energy, water and fuel use data; 2) Identification of best practices for resource conservation and efficiency; 3) Recommendations for investments in conservation technologies and systems for new construction, renovations, and on-going maintenance;