Attachment 12 Fort Rucker Reg 420-2 Installation Energy And Water Conservation (29 Aug 2018).pdf

Fort Rucker Reg 420-2 • 29 August 2018

Fort Rucker Reg 420-2

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

HEADQUARTERS U.S. ARMY GARRISON

2218 6TH AVENUE

FORT RUCKER AL 36362-5105

Fort Rucker Regulation 29 August 2018 No. 420-2

Facilities Engineering

INSTALLATION ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION

1. PURPOSE. To set forth installation policy and understanding concerning the commitment to consuming energy and water in the most cost effective and environmentally responsible manner possible.

2. SCOPE. This publication establishes responsibility and provides guidance for all Fort Rucker personnel to eliminate waste, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and improve energy and water security.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. Commander/Supervisors:

(1) Ensure that a building energy monitor (BEM) has been appointed and trained for each building the unit or organization occupies. Ensure that all BEMs in their organization utilize energy checklists provided by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). Report the name, phone number, email, and the building number(s) of BEM(s) to the DPW Energy Engineer, 334-255-1368.

(2) Ensure energy conservation responsibilities are included in performance objectives of staff, where appropriate.

(3) Ensure that contract clauses cover the guidelines of this energy policy.

Contractors may also suggest energy conservation opportunities.

(4) Encourage, recognize, share, and reward worthwhile ideas on energy and water conservation.

(5) Lease/procure only fuel efficient vehicles. Reduce petroleum use by 2% per year.

*This regulation supersedes Fort Rucker Reg 420-2, 13 June 2016

(6) Notify DPW of facility occupancy change.

(7) Submit service or work order(s) to DPW for failed systems or energy waste as identified by facility occupants or BEM.

b. Directorate of Public Works:

(1) Ensure ALL Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization; military construction projects; and “in house” designs comply with any prescriptive measures and the goals specified in Energy Policy Act of 2005, 8 August 2005; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, 19 December 2007; Executive Order 13834, Efficient Federal Operations, 17 May 2018; and the Army Sustainable Design and Development Policy, 17 January 2017.

(2) Support energy conservation at Fort Rucker by implementing service orders and work requests identified by BEM inspections and energy audits that have positive savings to investment ratios and reasonable payback durations.

(3) Train and provide expertise to all BEMs and others assigned energy and water conservation responsibilities.

(4) Maintain and update all garrison plans, best management practices, and standard operating procedures pertaining to energy and water conservation.

(5) Ensure operation and maintenance contractor develops and implements standard operating procedures to maximize energy efficiency of central heating and air conditioning systems.

(6) Conduct quality energy audits for 25% of square footage on base each year.

(7) Act as the proponent for energy and water conservation projects on the installation.

(8) Monitor consumption of energy and water.

(9) Act as the proponent for energy awards for the community.

(10) Conduct public outreach activities to raise awareness of energy and water conservation throughout the community.

(11) Complete yearly and upward reporting for energy and water savings and usage.

4. PROCEDURES.

a. Office Equipment Policy.

(1) Computers and monitors: Turn computers and monitors off at conclusion of the business day, unless the computer is a server or directed to leave on by the Network Enterprise Center. Turn any peripheral devices (e.g., scanners, speakers, chargers, etc.) off at close of business or when not in use.

(2) Classrooms and conference rooms: Ensure all equipment (e.g., smart boards, televisions, LCD projectors, etc.) is turned off when not in use.

(3) Per Army Regulation (AR) 420-1, Army Facilities Management, 12 February 2008, Rapid Action Revision, 24 August 2012, refrigerators in work areas and offices intended for only one person’s use are prohibited. Use one cubic foot per person as an average to determine size and quantity of refrigerators that are appropriate.

(4) Procure and use only ENERGY STARTM rated office equipment and appliances.

Ensure that sleep mode is active (i.e., scanners, copy machines, faxes, printer, computers, and monitors).

b. Lighting Policy.

(1) Eliminate off-hour interior and exterior lighting, unless necessary for safety and security in accordance with (IAW) AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives, 5 September 2013, via institution of appropriate procedures to turn off lights and equipment until photocells, occupancy/motion sensors, and/or timers are installed. Any exterior lighting with automatic switches on during the day shall be reported to the BEM.

(2) Incandescent bulbs are prohibited. Replace with T-8, LED, or compact fluorescent lamps.

(3) Ornamental lighting is prohibited.

(4) Lighting levels and control will be maintained IAW United Facilities Criteria 3-530-01, Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls, 01 April 2015, Change 3, 01 June 2016.

c. Heating Venting Air Conditioning (HVAC) Policy.

(1) Portable space heaters are not authorized for use. Waivers may be approved through written requests by supervisors, including medical justification. All waiver requests will be routed through the DPW and fire department. If HVAC system is not adequate, initiate service orders and/or work requests, as appropriate.

(2) Window air conditioners are not authorized when a central HVAC system is available for the same area.

(3) Many facilities are served by a central heating and cooling plant. The targeted seasonal transition dates for central heating and cooling are as follows:

(a) Cooling season: March 15 through November 15, unless unusual adverse weather dictates.

(b) Heating season: November 15 through March 15, unless unusual adverse weather dictates.

(4) Unoccupied warehouses will not be heated if freezing or condensation is not a problem. Heating will not be permitted if the space is classified as non-heated storage.

(5) Maintenance bays and warehouses will not be cooled unless specifically required for preservation of stored items. In the event cooling is authorized, unoccupied temperature settings will be permitted.

(6) Use programmable thermostats with night setback and weekend temperature settings for all heating and air conditioning equipment. For equipment without programmable thermostats, establish procedures for manual adjustment of heating and cooling equipment at the end of every work day and on weekends. Required setback temperatures are found in AR 420-1, chapter 22, as follows:

Administrative Facilities

Occupied Settings Unoccupied Settings

Maximum Heating at 70 55 oF +/- 5 oF degrees Fahrenheit (oF)

Minimum Cooling at 74 oF 85 oF +/- 5 oF

Warehouse and Maintenance Facilities

Occupied Settings Unoccupied Settings

Heating at 60 oF +/- 5 oF 45 oF +/- 5 oF

Cooling 85 oF +/- 5 oF

(7) Problems associated with inadequate controls, temperature imbalances, etc., will be reported to the BEM.

d. Water Conservation Policy.

(1) Utilize spray type faucets with flow restrictors.

(2) Report all water leaks and running commodes.

(3) Ensure all faucets are off when not in use.

(4) All faucets, showers, lavatories, and dishwashing equipment will be classified low flow IAW ANSI/ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1-2014, Standard for the Design of High- Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

e. Best Management Practices.

(1) Doors and windows between conditioned spaces and non-conditioned spaces are not to be propped or left open. Actively manage doors and windows.

(2) Periodically check weather stripping and caulking. If it is old and cracked or peeling, notify the BEM.

(3) Maintain a 110 oF maximum for hot water in administrative and other facilities.

(4) As motors fail, replace with only premium efficiency type motors where cost effective.

(5) Operate all pumps and motors in automatic mode rather than manual mode, unless specific systems require operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

FOR THE GARRISON COMMANDER:

LYNN R. LOTT

Director, Human Resources

The proponent agency of this regulation is the Directorate of Public Works. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements to the U.S. Army Garrison Command, ATTN: IMRC-PWF, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5105.