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Orange County <br /> Effective: July 1 , 2013 <br /> well as for the County as a whole, in reducing energy and water demand. This <br /> includes analysis of the information and assessment of trends and identification of <br /> billing errors. <br /> • Presents reports to department heads and the County Manager to aid in <br /> determining if conservation efforts are meeting goals or additional efforts are <br /> required. <br /> • Leads development and delivery of the annual reports to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners to advise them of progress in conserving energy and water. <br /> 2. Bench marking/Performance Measurement <br /> The Conservation Management Team uses reporting information to benchmark and <br /> measure performance: <br /> • From year-to-year (aggregate and by individual building) adjusted for heat and <br /> cooling degree days, and and any other significant factors, in keeping with <br /> accepted industry practices, and <br /> • Compared to results for organizations located in similar geographic areas. <br /> H. Energy Use Standards <br /> 1 . General <br /> The intent of the energy and water conservation policy and program is to achieve <br /> reductions in energy and water consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort <br /> levels for building occupants. <br /> Initial temperature set points were based upon ASHRAE comfort chart for 50 <br /> percent relative humidity, and employees at light work. <br /> 2. Heating and Air Conditioning Standards <br /> Except as otherwise noted, temperature set points are based on the standards <br /> (Attachment) of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning <br /> Engineers (ASHRAE) and are as follows: <br /> Cooling Season Set Points 75° F — 78° F <br /> Heating Season Set Points 68° F — 72° F <br /> Occupied air conditioning temperature settings are not set below 75 degrees and <br /> heating settings are not set above 72 degrees, except for operations which require <br /> other settings based on function such as Health Department examination rooms, <br />