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11 <br /> Orange County Page 7 of 9 <br /> Effective: January 1, 2006 <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 timers. <br /> Costs for this lighting are on a flat rate basis, and turning them off does not result in <br /> 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 and <br /> similar devices and possible replacement of less energy efficient equipment with more <br /> 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. The <br /> 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 awareness <br /> of the need for energy conservation. This includes such activities as distribution of <br /> this Energy Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e-mails, Orange Alive, <br /> coverage in new employee orientation, and opportunities at employee events to <br /> reinforce the conservation ethic. <br /> 2. Incentives <br /> Incentive programs will be developed to improve compliance and acceptance by <br /> County employees and other building occupants. These may include building <br /> versus building contests, department versus department contests, financial <br /> incentives, preferred parking and the like. <br /> 3. Preventive Maintenance <br /> Preventive Maintenance procedures are used to obtain optimal <br /> energy-efficient operation of equipment. <br />