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Miscellaneous Resolution *09146
BY: Commissioner Jim Nash, District #15
RE: Board of Commissioners – A Resolution To Encourage Low/ No Cost Energy
Conservation Measures For Local Government Buildings
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Regional Partnership for Sustainability (Partnership) was created to build
collaboration between Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties and the City of Detroit in the
area of significantly improving sustainability efforts in the region; and
WHEREAS the Partnership has been meeting on a regular basis, forming a shared vision for
creating real change with measurable improvements through their respective branches of
government and have identified specific low/no cost energy conservation measures for local
government buildings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE FT RESOLVED that each governmental entity of the Partnership will
encourage its Chief Elected Executive/Administrative Officer and department heads to
implement the following Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Rebuild Michigan
Program' low/no cost energy conservation measures for local government buildings:
1. Adjust Heating Temperature: Recommended occupied temperature is 68, 55 when
unoccupied.
2. Adjust Cooling Temperatures: Recommended Occupied Temperature is 76
3. Day-Night Heating Temperature Controls: Install a basic Energy Management System to
automatically control temperatures.
4. Programmable Thermostats: Replace thermostats with programmable units to allow
overnignt setback.
5. High Efficiency Fluorescent Lighting: Replace standard 112 fluorescent light fixtures with
TB fluorescent fixtures.
6. Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents
7. Occupancy Sensors: Use occupancy sensors to control lighting
8. LED Exit Sign Lighting: Replace incandescent and compact fluorescent exit signs with
LED units
9. Weather Stripping: Caulk and seal the building envelope
10. Water System Insulation: Add insulation jacket to water heater and insulate exposed hot
water pipes
11. Pop Machine: Disconnect lamps and ballasts inside pop machine
12. Drinking Fountain Timers: Control plug in drinking fountain operation with a 24 hour plug
in timer
13. Enable Computer Power Done Feature: Instruct IT staff to enable power down feature on
all computer equipment
14. Water Conservation: Install water conserving retrofits on bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
B IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be sent to fellow members of the
Partnership, and the Partnership will provide detailed information regarding these conservation
measures.
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Resolution #09146 July 15, 2009
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections.