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Orange County <br /> Effective: July 1 , 2013 <br /> 2. Each department or agency shall assign an employee to turn off common area <br /> lighting other than corridor lights at the end of the business day. Lights are to be <br /> turned off even if it is anticipated that cleaning staff will soon be in the area. <br /> 3. Cleaning staff are responsible for turning on lights on an "as needed" basis while <br /> working; that is, turning on lights only while an office or room is being cleaned, and <br /> turning lights off as soon as cleaning has been completed. Cleaning staff turns off <br /> corridor and related lighting prior to leaving the building at the completion of <br /> cleaning. <br /> 4. Parking lot lights and streetlights located near buildings are typically owned by <br /> power companies such as Duke Energy and are controlled by photocells or timers. <br /> Costs for this lighting are on a flat rate basis, and turning them off does not result in <br /> cost savings regardless of usage. <br /> 5. Athletic Field lights are to be operated only as needed. They should not be in <br /> operation during daylight hours. Lights generally will not be operated on <br /> weekends, except for special events. <br /> J. Refrigerators, Microwaves, and Similar Devices <br /> As a longer-term goal, the County will assess the use of refrigerators, microwaves and <br /> similar devices and possible replacement of less energy efficient equipment with more <br /> energy efficient equipment and approaches. <br /> K. Computer Equipment <br /> The Chief Information Officer assesses energy consumption of personal computers, <br /> printers and related devices and recommends to the County Manager guidelines for <br /> turning on or off and setting the "sleep" modes that reflect the technology in place. The <br /> County Manager issues guidelines for such equipment that apply to all County <br /> departments. As experience is gained this will be issued as policy. <br /> L. Water Use Standards <br /> General <br /> The intent of the Energy and Water conservation policy and program is to achieve <br /> reductions in water consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort levels for <br /> building occupants. <br /> 1 . Waterless or low-flow fixtures are used for any replacement fixtures, unless <br /> technically impractical. <br />