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Appendix B -Energy Policy <br />Energy Conservation Policy <br />A. General <br />Orange County's "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" goal <br />includes the objective: Initiate policies and programs that conserve energy, reduce <br />fuel/utility/resource consumption..." In support of this goal, the County has adopted <br />this Energy Conservation Policy. <br />Energy cost for electricity, natural gas, propane and fuel oil for County facilities is a <br />significant County cost. Beyond this, energy consumption has significant <br />environmental impacts. As a result, it is both necessary and beneficial for the <br />County to adopt a policy of energy conservation and efficiency. <br />Water conservation and vehicle fuel conservation will be addressed in separate <br />policies. <br />B. Purpose <br />The purpose of this policy is to reduce the County government's energy <br />consumption, wherever possible, and improve energy efficiency for that energy that <br />must be used throughout Orange County government buildings, consistent with the <br />need for safe and secure County facilities. <br />C. Policy Goals <br />The policy addresses both short and long term goals. <br />1. Short Term (One to Two Years) <br />• Establish the policy foundation of responsibilities, planning, programs, <br />standards, performance measures and the like to manage the County <br />government's energy use and conserve energy. <br />• Manage energy and other utility consumption to minimize use to the greatest <br />extent possible while maintaining safe and acceptable work conditions. <br />• Achieve a reduction in average energy consumption per square foot annually. <br />2. Long Term (Three Years or More) <br />29 <br />• Incorporate energy conservation and efficiency systems, techniques and <br />design in all major renovations, system replacements and new construction. <br />