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Reporting <br />• In conjunction with the Public Works de artment, the Ener Conservation M <br />p gy anager: <br />Obtains information for all billing periods for each energy utility (electricity, natural gas, <br />fuel oil and propane gas) to provide reports on a monthly/quarterly and annual basis <br />assessing progress, by building and/or department where feasible as well as for the <br />County as a whole, in reducing energy demand. This includes analysis of the information <br />and assessment of trends. <br />Presents reports to department heads and the County Manager to aid in determining if <br />conservation efforts are meeting goals or additional efforts are required. <br />Presents reports to the Board of County Commissioners to advise them of progress in <br />conserving energy. <br />Benchmarking/Performance Measurement <br />The Energy Conservation Manager uses reporting information to benchmark and measure <br />performance: <br />From year-to-year (aggregate and by individual building) adjusted for heat and cooling degree days, <br />humidity levels, and the like in keeping with accepted industry practices, and <br />• Compared to results for organizations located in similar geographic areas. <br />H. Energy Use Standards <br />General <br />The intent of the energy conservation policy and program is to achieve reductions in <br />energy consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort levels for building occupants. <br />Initial temperature set points were based upon ASHRAE comfort chart for 50 percent <br />relative humidity, and employees at light work. <br />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 />• <br />