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W <br />Orange County <br />Effective: July 1, 2013 <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 />M. Programs <br />To support the Energy and Water Conservation Policy and initiative, the County <br />implements a variety of programs including: <br />1. Employee Awareness <br />The County conducts communications programs to promote employee awareness <br />of the need for energy and water conservation. This includes such activities as <br />distribution of this Energy and Water Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, <br />e- mails, Orange Alive, coverage in new employee orientation, and opportunities at <br />employee events to reinforce the conservation ethic. <br />2. Incentives <br />Incentive programs will be developed to improve compliance and acceptance by <br />County employees, and other building occupants. These may include building - <br />versus- building contests, department- versus - department contests, financial <br />incentives, preferred parking and the like. <br />3. Preventive Maintenance <br />Preventive Maintenance procedures are used to obtain optimal <br />Energy, and Water- efficient operation of equipment, systems and devices. <br />4. Repairs <br />Repairs /replacement of equipment take into consideration the most cost <br />effective solution over the life of the repair /equipment. Considerations shall include <br />future maintainability, improved operation, improvements to energy or water <br />