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35 <br />Appendix B -Energy Policy <br />1. Office and conference room lights are to be turned off whenever rooms are likely <br />to be unoccupied for more than 15 minutes. <br />2. Each department or agency shall assign an employee to turn off common area <br />lighting other than corridor lights at the end of the business day. Lights are to be <br />turned off even if it is anticipated that custodial staff will soon be in the area. <br />3. Custodial staff are responsible for turning lights on as needed basis while <br />working; that is, turning on lights only while an office or room is being cleaned, <br />and turning lights off as soon as cleaning has been completed. Custodial staff <br />turns off corridor and related lighting prior to leaving the building at the <br />completion of cleaning. <br />4. Parking lot lights and streetlights located near buildings are typically owned by <br />power companies such as Duke Power and are controlled by photocells or <br />timers. Costs for this lighting are on a flat rate basis, and turning them off does <br />not result in cost savings regardless of usage. <br />5. Athletic Field lights are to be operated only as needed. They should not be in <br />operation during daylight hours. Lights generally will not be operated on <br />weekends, except for special events. <br />J. Refrigerators, Microwaves, and Similar Devices <br />As a longer-term goal, the County will assess the use of refrigerators, microwaves <br />and similar devices and possible replacement of less energy efficient equipment with <br />more energy efficient equipment and approaches. <br />K. Computer Equipment <br />The Chief Information Officer assesses energy consumption of personal computers, <br />printers and related devices and recommends to the County Manager guidelines for <br />turning on or off and setting the "sleep" modes that reflect the technology in place. <br />The County Manager issues guidelines for such equipment that apply to all County <br />departments. Later as experience is gained this will be issued as policy. <br />L. Programs <br />To support the Energy Conservation Policy and initiative, the County implements a <br />variety of programs including: <br />1. Employee Awareness <br />The County conducts communications programs to promote employee <br />awareness of the need for energy conservation. This includes such activities as <br />distribution of this Energy Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e-mails, <br />