HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-04-2013 - 4cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 4, 2013
Action Agenda
Item No. 4 -c
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.
It should also be noted that the Board approved revisions to the 2005 Energy, Water and Fuel
Conservation Policies at its May 21, 2013 regular meeting, with an effective date of July 1,
2013. Those revisions will be used to guide future efforts and lead to the data for future
scorecard reports.
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.
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Attachment 2
Energy, Water and Fuel
Conservation in Orange
County Government
Board of County Commissioners
May 21, 2013
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Energy Scorecard
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Water Scorecard
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Fuel Scorecard
• Increased fuel use: attributed to increased law enforcement miles
• Slightly less efficient MPG: Aging fleet
• Solution: Active vehicle replacement program; higher fuel efficiency
standards
Fuel reduction goal:
10% cumulative through FYI 5,- additional 5% cumulative through FYI
Fuel Consumption Total Gallons
Fuel Efficiency MPG
Goals
Actuals
Goals
Actuals
Gallons
% Change
From
Baseline
Gallons
% Change
From
Baseline
MPG
% Change
From
Baseline
MPG
% Change
From
Baseline
FY 10
Baseline
240 813
240,81
12.82
12.82
FY 11
235,997
2%
251,382
4A
13.07
2%1
12.83
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FY 12
231,180
4%
252,708
4.9%
13.33
4%
12.14
Z _ %
FY 13
226,364
6%
13.59
6%
FY 14
221,548
8%
13.84
8%
FY 15
216,732
10%
14.10
10%
FY 16
210,711
12%
14.42
12%
FY 17
204,691
15%
14.74
15%
• Increased fuel use: attributed to increased law enforcement miles
• Slightly less efficient MPG: Aging fleet
• Solution: Active vehicle replacement program; higher fuel efficiency
standards
Fuel reduction goal:
10% cumulative through FYI 5,- additional 5% cumulative through FYI
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Reporting Initiatives
AMS will report on utility, fuel ( "Scorecard ")
and other operating cost information related
to facilities and vehicles as practicable after
the end of each fiscal year, to be ready by
late August /early September each year
These data will also be reported as part of the
annual budget development process
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For More Information:
Orange County Utility and Fuel Use and
Conservation Initiatives - Annual Report
located at: