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48 ■ Carbon reduction program —2009 resolution ■ Energy Bank— revolving loan program for community ■ Additional detail available at: r,ttp:awww.o�.oarrboro.no.uSieoaiEER�F.r,tm ■ Durham City/County ■ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan —goal 50% by 2030 ■ Idle reduction policies ■ County green building policy ■ City preferred purchasing policy ■ Fuel-efficient vehicles policy ■ AddltlOtla� d@tal� aVal�ab�@ at: http://durhamnc.qov/ich/cmo/sustainability/Paqes/Documents-and-Policies.aspx Instant on devices and outdoor lighting Action was taken shortly after the June 7, 2011 meeting to install switches to control power to the receptacles for the flat panel screens in the BOCC meeting room at Southern Human Services Center. Asset Management Services (AMS) has ensured installation of switches for monitors in other locations, and continues to monitor for future locations. In a similar vein, AMS has installed "Vending Misers" on soda vending machines in County buildings to shut of display lighting and minimize cycling of the compressors in these machines. The exterior lighting at the Library is operated by a lighting control panel. Periodically, this panel requires some adjustments to ensure that it has proper time codes for seasonal changes, and minor fluctuations in electrical service. Most other exterior lighting at County facilities is leased from Duke Energy and is charged on a flat, monthly rate basis. AMS staff reported to Duke Energy both lights that are not on during nighttime periods, and lights that remain on during the daytime. Energy Conservation Task Group — Energy Conservation Policy— December 2005 Additional information regarding proposed modifications to the Energy, Water and Fuel Conservation Policies adopted by the Board in December 2005 will be brought to the Board at its November 13, 2012 work session. Use of Recycled Products/Waste Stream Reduction The report being presented to the Board at its October 16, 2012 meeting includes information from the County's Solid Waste Department regarding waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Additional information regarding waste reduction, and other goal, is contemplated for inclusion in future annual updates on the Environmental Responsibility Goal. Energy Reductions from Energy Efficiency While a reduction in energy used per occupied square foot, compared to FY 2010, was achieved in FY 2011 and FY 2012, the unit cost for energy was higher in FY 2011 and FY2012 than the baseline year. As such, the value of energy savings are presented here, to represent the additional cost the County would have incurred had these reductions not been realized. The report being presented to the Board at its October 16, 2012 meeting provides additional information regarding the energy reductions achieved.