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if it is anticipated that custodial staff will soon be in the area. <br />• Custodial staff are responsible for turnip li is on as needed basis whil <br />g ~ e working; that <br />is, turning on lights only while an office or room is being cleaned, and turning lights off <br />as soon as cleaning has been completed. Custodial staff turns off corridor and related <br />lighting prior to leaving the building at the completion of cleaning. <br />Parking lot lights and streetlights located near buildings are typically owned by power <br />companies such as Duke Power and are controlled by photocells or timers. Costs for this <br />lighting are on a flat rate basis, and turning them off does not result in cost savings <br />regardless of usage. <br />Athletic Field lights are to be operated only as needed. They should not be in operation <br />during daylight hours. Lights generally will not be operated on weekends, except for <br />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 <br />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. Later as experience is gained this will be issued as policy. <br />L. Programs <br />To support the Energy Conservation Policy and initiative, the County implements a <br />variety of programs including: <br />Employee Awareness <br />The County conducts communications programs to promote employee awareness of the <br />need for energy conservation. This includes such activities as distribution of this Energy <br />Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e-mails, Orange Alive, coverage in new <br />employee orientation, and opportunities at employee events to reinforce the conservation <br />ethic. <br />Incentives <br />Incentive programs will be developed to improve compliance and acceptance by <br />• <br />