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27 <br />Orange County <br />Effective: July 1, 2013 <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. <br />3. Cleaning staff are responsible for turning on lights on an "as needed" basis while <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 <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 Energy 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. As 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 />Waterless or low -flow fixtures are used for any replacement fixtures, unless <br />technically impractical. <br />