SECTION 600 - ENERGY CONSERVATION

A. General policy

On April 25, 1978, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 218-78which is a policy to support energy conservation and to maintain and operate all County facilities at austere energy levels to conserve fuels and to serve as an example to the public.

B. General Services Department Responsibility

The General Services Department has the following responsibility in all County buildings under their control.

1. To monitor and maintain heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment at optimum efficiency levels.

2. To reduce building lighting to minimum levels based upon area utilization.

3. To monitor and discourage the use of non-essential energy consuming appliances and equipment.

C. Facility User Responsibilities

1. Consider energy consumption ratings as an important factor when ordering all equipment for use by their departments.

2. Refrain from using any appliances or equipment not essential to the operation of their department.

3. Be conscientious in the use of area lighting and operate only those lights, which are absolutely needed to conduct business.

4. Turn off all lights and equipment when not in use.

5. Operate energy consuming equipment (i.e. cars, trucks, movers, etc.) in a conservative manner.

6. Plan field trips ahead to reduce mileage by taking shortest route and to coincide with other activities in area.