HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-21-2013 - 8dORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 21, 2013
Action Agenda
Item No. 8 -d
SUBJECT: Energy, Water And Fuel Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2012
DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
(AMS)
ATTACHMENT(S):
1) "Environmental Responsibility in
County Government" Goal
2) Excerpt Slides from October 16,
2012 Report Regarding the
"Environmental Responsibility in
County Government" Goal
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wayne Fenton, (919) 245 -2628
Alan Dorman, (919) 245 -2627
Jeff Thompson, (919) 245 -2658
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PURPOSE: To receive a report regarding reductions in use of energy, water and fuel in fiscal
year 2011 -12.
BACKGROUND: At the October 16, 2012 regular meeting, the Board of County
Commissioners ( "BOCC ") received a report regarding the "Environmental Responsibility in
County Government" Goal adopted by the BOCC in December 2005 (Attachment 1). Asset
Management Services ( "AMS ") staff collaborated with Department of Environment, Agriculture,
Parks and Recreation ( "DEAPR ") and the Orange County Solid Waste Department to develop a
performance report against the established goals. Included in the report were targets and
achievements for reduction in the use of energy, water and fuel use. The report established a
baseline year (fiscal year 2009 -10) and identified reduction goals each year through fiscal year
2017.
At its November 13, 2012 work session, the BOCC received a report regarding proposed
revisions to the Energy, Water and Fuel Conservation Policies, which was originally adopted by
the BOCC in December 2005 and became effective January 1, 2006. As part of the
discussions at the November 13 meeting, it was requested by the BOCC that information
regarding achievements in the reduction of energy, water and fuel use be reported to the BOCC
as part of the annual budget development process. As such, AMS is presenting the attached
excerpt from the original report presented October 16, 2012. AMS reported to the BOCC on
progress toward these goals in June 2011 and October 2012 and will continue to report to the
BOCC on progress towards the established goals each year during the budget process.
Annual Scorecard Results
The energy and water use reported here is for all facilities for which AMS manages the utility
accounts. This includes accounts for all County buildings and facilities with the exception of
some park properties managed by DEAPR (primarily outdoor sports field lighting) and Solid
Waste facilities, which operate as part of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. AMS is working with
DEAPR and Solid Waste to ensure that future annual reports to the BOCC will include
information for the accounts that these departments manage as well.
The report presented in October 2012 and excerpted here indicated the following for the
facilities managed by AMS:
1. Energy use decreased by approximately 12 percent between FY 2009 -10 (baseline year)
and FY 2011 -12;
2. Water use decreased by approximately 4.6 percent between FY 2009 -10 (baseline year)
and FY 2011 -12;
3. Fuel use increased by approximately 4.9 percent and fuel efficiency of vehicles driven
decreased by approximately 5.3 percent between FY 2009 -10 (baseline year) and FY
2011 -12. Increased fuel use was directly related to increased miles driven by a fleet
primarily comprised of law enforcement and emergency response vehicles. The
reduction in fuel efficiency for the overall fleet was due to older, less fuel efficient
vehicles remaining in the fleet at that time. Most vehicles purchased since FY 2012 have
been smaller and more fuel efficient.
Data for fiscal year 2012 -13 will be available late August/early September and will be presented
to the BOCC during budget season in the Spring of 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Sustainable environmental practices and reduced energy, water and fuel
use results in avoided costs for utilities and fuels, as well as the less obvious benefits of
resource conservation, higher air and water quality, and less greenhouse gas emissions.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the attached
information regarding reductions in energy, water and fuel use in fiscal year 2011 -12 for
information purposes.
Attachment 1 3
Environmental Responsibility in County Government
Adopted as an Orange County Goal, 1215105
Goal Statement:
Perform all County governmental functions, both internal and external, with a sensitivity and
ethic that promotes environmental responsibility and leadership, and an understanding of the
actions of government activities as they affect the natural and cultural resources of the County,
region, state, nation and world.
Objectives (suggested departmental responsibility)
1. Develop a Countywide Environmental Leadership Policy, and institute a
standing Orange County Environmental Action Committee as an internal
mechanism to periodically monitor and assess the County's progress
toward meeting the objectives of the environmental responsibility goal.
(ERCD, with representatives from all departments);
2. Initiate policies and programs that conserve energy, reduce
fuel /utility /resource consumption, increase the use of recycled products
and renewable energy services, and minimize waste stream impacts on
the environment. (Public works, all departments);
3. Continue to aggressively pursue waste reduction /recycling efforts, including
the reduction of paper. (Solid Waste, IT);
4. Continue, expand and formally adopt the use of green building standards;
construct new facilities /deconstruct outdated facilities in a way that is eco -
friendly, utilizes energy conserving measures, and minimizes impacts on
the environment. (Purchasing, Public Works, Planning, Recreation and Parks, Solid
Waste, ERCD, among others);
5. Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality
by promoting public transportation options and incentives within the County
that increase connectivity and decrease dependence on personal vehicles,
and by selecting alternative fuel and low emission fuels /vehicles for the
County's vehicle fleet. (Purchasing, Public Works, ERCD, Planning, Personnel, among
others);
6. Conduct sustainable and eco- sensitive forestry practices on County -owned
lands with a goal of no net loss of woodlands. Promote and encourage
eco- sensitive forestry practices on privately held lands within the County.
(ERCD, Soil & Water, R &P);
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Promote the use of environmentally - sensitive chemical and materials,
including a) the use of "Green Seal" chemicals and cleaning products
daily operation and maintenance of County facilities; b) utilize an IPM
(Integrated Pest Management) Program for County facilities that minin
use of chemical compounds; and c) require that County events and
services (including those involving outside vendors) use eco- friendly a
biodegradable materials wherever possible. (Purchasing, Public Works, R &P
Consider innovative new technologies for conserving and protecting ground
water, indoor air quality and wastewater, to lessen impacts on the natural
environment, and promote water conservation, collection and reuse in both
current and future County facilities. (Health, ERCD, Engineer);
9. Implement growth management policies and procedures within the County
so that development is directed toward areas where it can be
accommodated without compromising the County's goals for protecting
natural and cultural resources. (Planning, ERCD); and
10. Develop an Information Services policy that promotes energy conservation
through the use of electronic and alternative media of communication. (IT).
Possible Action Strategies
Each department, advisory board and /or organization should be asked to develop specific
action strategies based on the 10 objectives listed above. The possible action strategies should
be collated and compared for consistency and coordination, and then incorporated into the
goal.
Example of an Action Strategy
Objective 5 (Implement programs to monitor and improve local and regional air quality: by
promoting public transportation options and incentives within the County that increase
connectivity and decrease dependence on personal vehicles, and selecting alternative fuel and
low emission fuels /vehicles for the County's vehicle fleet)
Action Strategy A:
Acquire 3 -5 alternative -fuel vehicles (AFV's) per year, based on evaluation of proposed vehicle
purchases and the "fit" with available AFV options, as funds permit.
Adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, December 5. 2005
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