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' f <br /> 6 z <br /> 4 <br /> Manager's fiscal year 1996/1997 annual report to the Council. The strategic plan should. <br /> discuss the other key goals and objectives of this policy including, but not limited to, the <br /> following: <br /> 1) Development of Specific Energy Use Reduction Goals <br /> 2) Continuation of the on-going lighting retrofit program. <br /> 3) Development of demand-limiting strategies such as, operation of emergency back- <br /> up generators during periods of peak electrical demand <br /> 4) Preparation for the energy impacts associated with the requirement to introduce <br /> higher volumes of outside air into HVAC system in response to new Federal indoor <br /> air quality standards. <br /> 5) Exploration of alternative funding strategies for financing energy efficiency projects. <br /> 6) Improving the efficiency of HVAC systems Town-wide. <br /> 7) Development of enhanced preventive maintenance measures to optimize the operation <br /> of energy consuming systems such as, periodic scheduled replacement of HVAC . <br /> filters. <br /> 8) Review of the rate schedules of public utilities including Duke Power, Orange Water <br /> and Sewer Authority, and Public Service Gas Company to ensure that the Town is <br /> billed under the most favorable rate schedule. <br /> 9) Identification of technical training and educational opportunities for Town staff <br /> members involved in energy management. <br /> 4. Coordination with the Citizens' Energy Task Force: The Citizens' Energy Task Force <br /> was initially appointed by Council to develop a plan for the Town to take advantage of <br /> energy efficient lighting technology. The charge of the Citizens' Energy Task Force was <br /> later expanded to include making recommendations to the Council for other measures that <br /> can be taken to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. This policy <br /> envisions that the Citizens' Energy Task Force will continue to operate until such time as the <br /> Town Council deems its work is completed. The Town Manager will continue to provide a <br /> staff representative to the Citizens' Energy Task Force. <br /> 5. Design Review: Energy efficiency issues will be considered during the staff design review on <br /> all local government buildings planned for construction within the planning and permitting <br /> jurisdiction of the Town of Chapel Hill. In the case of new building construction planned by the <br />