| Date: February 27, 2001 |
Contact: Darren Pudgil
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tel: (619) 531-5894
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SUPERVISORS APPROVE ENERGY CONSERVATION PACAKGE
San Diego County Employees Directed to Cut Back Every Way Possible
Facing a projected $17 million increase to its electric bill this fiscal
year, the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors today approved a sweeping plan by Supervisor Ron
Roberts aimed at reducing
energy consumption at all 800 county facilities, including jails, courthouses
and health clinics, as well
as the County Administration Center downtown.
"As the region's largest employer with nearly 17,000 employees, it's the County's responsibility to lead conservation efforts by example," said Roberts. "By conserving energy consumed by County government we will be able to both make more power available to County residents and businesses, and save taxpayer dollars being spent on electricity bills."
Roberts' 15-point plan includes:
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Establishing a mandatory program to shut off high-voltage electric decorative lighting and water fountains during Stage III emergencies and shut off during peak hours in Stage I and II emergencies.
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Establishing mandatory department and building monitors to conduct daily building inspections of unnecessary lighting and equipment.
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Establishing a mandatory program to maximize lighting curtailments through installation of occupancy sensors and switching devices throughout County facilities.
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Establishing a mandatory program for all video monitors and personal computers that they be set to automatic power-down mode after five minutes of operation.
