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C. c. Energy, Water and Fuel Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2012 <br /> The Board received a report regarding reductions in use of energy, water and fuel in fiscal year <br /> 2011-12. <br /> Wayne Fenton said that this annual report is an excerpt from information presented last fall. This <br /> presentation on energy, water and fuel use was requested again as part of the budget process. <br /> He said that a baseline year was established at fiscal year 2009-10' and future years were <br /> measured against that. He focused on FY12. He reviewed charts and information from the PowerPoint <br /> slides listed below: <br /> Energy, Water and Fuel Conservation in Orange County Government <br /> Board of County Commissioners <br /> Asset Management Services <br /> Energy Scorecard (chart) <br /> Energy reduction goal: 20% cumulative through FY15; additional 10% cumulative thought FY17 <br /> Water Scorecard (chart) <br /> Water reduction goal: 5% cumulative through FY17 <br /> Fuel Scorecard (chart) <br /> • Increased fuel use: attributed to increased law enforcement miles <br /> • Slightly less efficient MPG: Aging fleet <br /> • Solution: Active vehicle replacement program; higher fuel efficiency standards <br /> - Fuel reduction goal: 10% cumulative through FY15; additional 5% cumulative through FY17 <br /> Reporting Initiatives <br /> • AMS will report on utility, fuel ("Scorecard") and other operating cost information related to facilities <br /> and vehicles as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, to be ready by late August/early <br /> September each year <br /> • These data will also be reported as part of the annual budget development process <br /> For More Information: <br /> Orange County Utility and Fuel Use and Conservation Initiatives —Annual Report located at: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/AssetMgmt/documents/AttachmentA-Conservation Report-final.pdf <br /> Wayne Fenton reviewed the numbers for fiscal year 2012. He noted a 13% reduction in energy <br /> use in government buildings and a 4.5% reduction in water use. He said there were two parts for fuel use <br /> — county vehicles fuel use, and county vehicles fuel efficiency. He noted an increase in fuel consumption <br /> and a decrease in fuel efficiency. He reviewed the reasons listed on the scorecard slide and said efforts <br /> are in place to replace vehicles with smaller, more fuel efficient models. He said data is being gathered for <br /> this next fiscal year. He reviewed new initiatives, including solar film installation at the senior center, <br /> replacement of high wattage lights with LEDs, and geothermal system contract work. He said the water <br /> cost increases will continue to occur, but there are different flush features and more efficient hand washing <br /> stations being considered for installation. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked what extent of the energy use reduction is a result of the geothermal <br /> and whether new projections account for the addition of the planned new systems. <br /> Wayne Fenton said the overall geothermal impact is not known, but within the building where it is <br /> located there is a minimum 30-35% energy reduction. He noted that there are systems in place in the <br /> Justice Complex and at the Link Center. He said the next phase is for the District Attorney Building, the <br /> jail and the Historic Courthouse. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked how fuel is purchased for county cars. <br />