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MVU ENERGY TIPS CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meets the
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of
Follow these No–and Low–Cost Energy Saving Tips! each month at 6 p.m. in
the Council Chamber.
Operations and Maintenance Dr. Yxstian Gutierrez
∙ Conduct a nighttime audit to find out what shouldn’t be on Mayor
after hours. Victoria Baca
∙ Revise janitorial practices to reduce the hours that lights are Mayor Pro Tem
turned on each day. Jeffrey J. Giba
∙ Review and emphasize the financial and environmental results District 2
of a preventative maintenance program for major systems David Marquez
and components. District 3
Ulises Cabrera
Lighting District 4
∙ Turn off lights when not in use or when natural daylight is
sufficient. This can reduce lighting expenses by 10 to 40 percent. UTILITIES COMMISSION
The Utilities Commission
∙ Maximize daylighting. After all, sunlight is free! Open or close meets the 4th Wednesday
blinds to make the best use of natural daylight and take of each month at 6 p.m. in
advantage of skylights or other natural daylight sources to the Council Chamber.
reduce lighting during daytime hours. Chairperson
∙ Use task lighting where feasible. Oscar A. Alvarez
Term expires 6/30/18
Office Equipment Vice Chairperson
Larry E. Denman
∙ Activate sleep settings on all printers, copiers, fax machines, Term extended until filled.
scanners, and multifunction devises so that they automatically Stephen E. Lafond
enter a low-powered sleep mode when inactive. Term expires 6/30/19
∙ Consolidate standalone office equipment to achieve a ratio Vacancy Declared
of one device (typically a networked multifunction device) Public Member
per 10 or more users. Typical cost savings can reach 30 to 40 Term expires 6/30/20
percent for electricity, hardware, consumables (paper, ink, Vacancy Declared
and toner), and maintenance. Term expires 6/30/19
∙ Plug electronics into a “smart” power strip that let you ADMINISTRATION
designate which electronics should always be on, and which Jeannette Olko
ones do not need power when they’re not in use. Electric Utility Division
Manager
Heating and Cooling jeannetteo@moval.org
951.413.3502
∙ Set back the thermostat in the evenings and other times when Michael McLellan
the building isn’t occupied. Electric Utility Program
∙ Regularly change or clean HVAC filters every month during Coordinator
peak cooling or heating season. Dirty filters cost more to use, michaelmc@moval.org
overwork the equipment, and result in lower indoor air quality. 951.413.3511
∙ Repair damaged insulation and replace missing insulation MVU OFFICE
with thicknesses calculated for the operating and ambient 14331 Frederick Street, Suite 2
conditions of the mechanical system. Moreno Valley, CA
92552-0805
Communication and Education 951.413.3500
∙ Educate employees and building occupants about how their
behaviors affect energy use.
∙ Reward energy efficient behaviors and habits to engage
employees in helping your organization save energy.

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