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COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY
SUBCOMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - July 26, 2001
11 :00 A.M.
PRESENT: A. Cheek, Chairman; M. Williams, Commissioner; L. Sherrouse,
Accounting; R. Anderson & R. Acree, Facility Maintenance; R. Strength & S. Hatfield,
Sheriffs Office; T. Beck & R. Howard, Recreation; H. Willis & M. Rogers, Fire Dept.;
W. White, RCCI; W. Shelly, PW Maintenance; L. Bonner, Clerk of Commission.
Ms. Sherrouse distributes a report on the consmnption use rate for all departments.
The Committee discussed strategies for reducing energy consumption by identifying the
major utilities and energy consumers in all areas of the government.
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Strategies for reducing energy consumption.
1. Turn off computers.
2. Turn lights off when not in use or leaving for a long period oftime.
3. Turn thermostats down.
4. Possibly look at some mandated settings.
5. New light fixtures.
6. Review consumption of older model air conditioning units compared to replacing
with newer models.
7. Have Georgia Power come in and give an analysis of the power usage and how to
conserve energy.
8. Have each department review consumption in their office.
Ms Sherrouse: I think incentives for cutting back for each department would
encourage more participation.
Mr. Cheek suggest the following forms of communication: a city newsletter, use of
the Internet, flyers on the bulletin boards, radio, television and a formal presentation
to the Commission on our findings and recommendations. If those things are
approved then they will go out to the work force.
Strategies for reducing fuel consumption:
1. Don't let vehicles idle.
2. Don't do unnecessary driving.
3. Turn vehicles off when not in use.
4. More fuel efficient vehicles.
5. Make sure vehicles are being used specifically for government business.
6. Make sure vehicles are being maintained properly and regularly.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 9 @ 11 :00 A.M.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned.
Lena 1. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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