Revisions to P-0095 Energy Conservation Policy, P-0097 Water Conversation Policy for County Facilities - now "Utility Reduction and Conservation Policy for County Facilities"

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Orange County Effective: July 1 , 2013 Utility Reduction and Conservation Policy for County Facilities A. General Orange County's "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" goal includes the objective: "Initiate policies and programs that conserve energy, reduce fuel/utility/resource consumption..." In support of this goal, the County has adopted this Utility Reduction and Conservation Policy for County Facilities. Utility costs for electricity, natural gas, propane and fuel oil and water for County facilities is a significant County cost. Beyond this, energy and water consumption has significant environmental impacts, including direct local impacts. As a result, it is both necessary and beneficial for the County to adopt a policy of energy and water reduction, conservation and efficiency. Vehicle fuel conservation is addressed in a separate policy B. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to reduce the County government's energy and water consumption, wherever possible, and improve efficiency for that energy and water that must be used throughout Orange County government buildings, consistent with the need for safe and secure County facilities. C. Policy Goals The policy addresses both short and long term goals. 1 . Short Term (One to Two Years) • Establish the policy foundation of responsibilities, planning, programs, standards, performance measures and the like to manage the County government's energy and water use and conserve energy and water. • Manage energy and water consumption to minimize use to the greatest extent possible while maintaining safe and acceptable work conditions. • Achieve a reduction in average energy and water consumption per square foot annually. 2. Long Term (Three Years or More)