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10 <br />Orange County <br />Effective: JulaRuary 1, 201386 <br />4. Parking lot lights and streetlights located near buildings are typically owned by <br />power companies such as Duke Energy _P-ewe-r- and are controlled by photocells or <br />timers. Costs for this lighting are on a flat rate basis, and turning them off does not <br />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 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 aAs experience is gained this will be issued as policy. <br />L. Water Use Standards <br />General <br />The intent of the Energy and Water conservation policy and program is to achieve <br />reductions in water consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort levels for <br />building occupants. <br />1. Waterless or low -flow fixtures are used for any replacement fixtures, unless <br />technically impractical. <br />2. The County gives preference to drought- tolerant plants when new or replacement <br />plants and /or trees are required for landscaping. Large areas of grass are avoided <br />in favor of alternative plantings and landscaping techniques, whenever possible. <br />3. Irrigation is limited to critical needs to support survival of plants, and if allowed by <br />local watering restrictions. Permanently installed irrigation systems are preferred to <br />provide most efficient distribution of water. <br />4. Vehicle washing is performed only as permitted by local watering restrictions. If <br />performed, it is done only with water conserving spraying devices rather than an <br />open garden hose. Rain collection for vehicle washing is pursued as feasible. <br />