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8 <br /> Attachment A <br /> Orange County Deleted: Page 1 of 10 <br /> Effective: January 1,201 Deleted:06 <br /> I. Lighting Policy <br /> 1. Office and conference room lights are to be turned off whenever rooms are likely to <br /> 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 cleaning_staff will soon be in the area. Deleted:custodial <br /> 3. Cleaning,staff are responsible for turning on lights on an"as needed"basis while Deleted:Custodial <br /> working;that is,turning on lights only while an office or room is being cleaned, and <br /> turning lights off as soon as cleaning has been completed. Cleaning_staff turns off Deleted:Custodial <br /> corridor and related lighting prior to leaving the building at the completion of <br /> cleaning. <br /> 4. Parking lot lights and streetlights located near buildings are typically owned by <br /> power companies such as Duke Enemy_and are controlled by photocells or timers. Deletes:Polder <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. 8s experience is gained this will be issued as policy. Deleted:Later <br /> L. Water Use Standards <br /> General Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.5, No bullets or <br /> numbering <br /> The intent of the Energy and Water conservation policy and program is to achieve <br />