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6 - <br /> Attachment A <br /> Orange County Deleted: Page 1 of 10 <br /> Effective: January 1, 20 Deleted:06 <br /> 1. The.Asset Management Services Pepartment Deleted:Public works <br /> Deleted:d <br /> • nsures information for all billing periods for each energy and water utilit Deleted:,the Energy Conservation Manager <br /> (electricity, natural gas,fuel oil and propane gas) is accurately recorded each Deleted:Obtains <br /> month nd assesses ro ress, b buildin and/or de artment where feasible as Deleted:to provide reports on a <br /> well as for the County as a whole, in reducing energy and water demand. This monthly/quarterly and annual basis <br /> includes analysis of the information and assessment of trends and identification of Deleted:ing <br /> billing errors. <br /> • Presents reports to department heads and the County Manager to aid in <br /> determining if conservation efforts are meeting goals or additional efforts are <br /> required. <br /> •_Leads development and delivery of the annual reports to the Board of County Deleted:Presents <br /> Commissioners to advise them of progress in conserving energy and water. <br /> 2. Benchmarking/Performance Measurement <br /> The Conservation Management Team uses reporting information to benchmark and Deleted:Energy Conservation Manager <br /> measure performance: <br /> • From year-to-year(aggregate and by individual building)adjusted for heat and <br /> cooling degree days, nd nd any other significant factors in keeping with Deleted:humidity levels, <br /> accepted industry practices, and Deleted:the like <br /> • Compared to results for organizations located in similar geographic areas. <br /> H. Energy Use Standards <br /> 1. General <br /> The intent of the energy and water conservation policy and program is to achieve <br /> reductions in energy and water consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort <br /> levels for building occupants. <br /> Initial temperature set points were based upon ASHRAE comfort chart for 50 <br /> percent relative humidity, and employees at light work. <br /> 2. Heating and Air Conditioning Standards <br /> Except as otherwise noted,temperature set points are based on the standards <br /> (Attachment)of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning <br /> Engineers(ASHRAE)and are as follows: <br />