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Home My WebLink AboutEnergy Policy DraftENERGY POLICY OBJECTIVE: <Insert Organization Name> is committed to energy efficient design and operation of its facilities in accordance with recognized Federal Energy Code and industry standards and in compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. This is a specific area for which all employees have personal responsibilities relating to optimizing the use of energy while conducting their day-to-day activities. DIRECTIVE: This policy establishes energy conservation requirements for all <Insert Organization Name> operations. DEFINITIONS Local Distribution Company (LDC): The local utility provider in a deregulated energy market will remain responsible for the delivery of the energy commodity (natural gas / electricity), regardless of the source of supply for the energy commodity. Energy Management Program: The document that establishes energy management plans and practices for controlling operating expenses and reducing waste. The document will be reviewed and updated by the organization at least annually. Energy Standards: Externally controlled documents or specifications for establishing practices/requirements (i.e., ASHRAE (American Society Heating, Refrigeration, and Engineers), EPA Energy Star, Illuminating Engineers Society (ELS), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Building Operating Management Association (BOMA), International Building Standards (IBC), Life Cycle Management as well as state energy and building code). While these standards may not be mandatory requirements, they shall be implemented as required to achieve company management directives. APPLICABILITY All personnel and functions shall comply with this policy. RESPONSIBILITIES: <Insert Organization Name> shall adopt an Energy Management Program that identifies the specific plans, procedures and practices to be implemented to achieve this policy and include at a minimum: · Establishment of annual energy curtailment goals and budgets for energy conservation projects. · Periodic monitoring and reporting of energy consumption data and metrics to the facilities working group. · Development of energy usage guidelines to be implemented during new construction, retrofit and operation of existing facilities which will ensure efficient utilization of energy. EXCEPTIONS Exceptions to this policy require written approval from <Insert Name Here>. Employee Compliance Conservation Program Who: All employees and top management. What: This is a business best practices program which has full support and direction from top management. It is designed to reduce utility consumption through simple practices proven to lower operating costs and adverse effects on the environment. This is an ongoing, dynamic program. Where: The Employee Compliance Conservation Program is administered and practiced each day in the work place. Aspects of the program may be practiced at the employee's home as well. Why: An Employee Compliance Conservation Program is an easy way to practice sustainability. The "triple bottom line" is best served when all employees are involved and motivated to succeed. Large international corporations have been using this program with much success. Some are reporting annual savings of 8-12% utility bill savings each year. The program fosters a healthy culture within the workforce. A participating organization can boast about utilizing such a positive program in its marketing campaign. How: Top management announces the adoption and implementation of the program. Notices are sent to all departments with instructions for all employees. The reason for adoption, the goals, the methods of practice, compliance practices, rewards, measurement and verification procedures, and archived historical data are distributed to all employees. Enforcement: A self monitoring policy will be encouraged. Employees are invited to suggest best practices and to police their workplace for compliance. Simple rewards are used to motivate participation and compliance. TIPS 1. Maintain reasonable set points for heating & cooling 2. Turn offlights when not in use 3. Turn off electrical loads when not in use: computers, space heaters, radios, etc. 4. Use daylighting when possible 5. Shade extreme sunlight when possible 6. Report leaky faucets and running toilets 7. Have drafts sealed 8. Recycle appropriate waste 9. Have faulty equipment repaired and practice maintenance on HVAC equipment 10. Establish a baseline and mark progress against it - no backsliding! 11. Record lessons learned 12. Reward compliance with honorable mention in office newsletter Purchasing What is sustainable I urchasin ? We p'~chase a variety of items i~cludmg: office supplies and furniture, electrorfics, raw materials to mamJfacture our products, ~ services such as crea~irKj, I~ancial or accour4~g, and transpoflatkm. It means ioo~ at: · What products are made of, where th~ come from, how tt-~y were made arid how they wi~ be disposed. · VVhether a purchase needs to be made at all (lease or rent it?.)_ · Shifting spending away from n~jative impacts towards more sustainable forms of productk)n and con~. Fleet Mana ement · Use vehicles with a high mPg -The higher the MPG the higher the savings · Research vehicle repair cost prior to purchase -Vehicles that cost more to maintain should be avoided. · Utilize GPS Systems -Know exact vehicle location -Log and control idle time -Accurately compare miles to fuel purchased · Route stops in a logical manner -Routin§ techniques increase savings -Project routes over the month to reduce unnecessary miles. ',,,,,, Waste Consume less Every business generates waste, such as: · Waste pa~er or dirty water. · Hazardous or toxic wastes requiring special ~ and disposal. Waste costs ~! We pay for it twice when we buy it and when we throw it away. By consuming and throwing away less: you w[r,I reduce the r~cd to h~ndie, treat, and dispose o.f waste. Waste prevention can take many forms, · Purchasing dura, long-lasting mat~s. · St~ to e~iminate raw rr~-'terials that are not i~corporated ir~to your final product of secvk:e. Ener_qv wasters The five biggest energy wasters are: 2_ 3_ 4_ 5. Equipment running more than needed Cooling or heating air more than needed Cooling or heating water more than needed Simultaneous heating and cooling Moving too much air Office Equ~pmenl 69 1hilton Btu '*. Cooking: 191:) fr~liion Btu Refrigeration 381 trillion Btu Ven~lation 436 Idllion Btu Other 569 tr~lhon Total Consumption 6,523 trillion I~tu Space He~ting 2,365 tr41ion Btu Energy wasters for a typical building in the United States 501 trillion Blu 516 lrillion Btu L~ghting. 1,340 trillion Sustainability Triple bottom line Sustainable operations involve: o Improving your bottom line by reducing costs and increasing competitiveness by eliminating waste_ - Considering your impact on the environment, which can reduce operating costs_ (Efficient use of resources decreases the volume of waste generated_) o Enhancing your social standing by promoting efforts to stakeholders, shareholders, employees, and customers_ Making these three values part of the core of our business operations will ensure j~o,~-/~ o/o( is a sustainable company in our changing world_ · Summary Utility conservation and sustainability: · Lowers our occupancy cost · Improves cost competitiveness · Supports the Triple Bottom Line