COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY. This instruction is new in its entirety and should be completely reviewed.

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1 BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER TINKER AIR FORCE BASE TINKER AIR FORCE BASE INSTRUCTION OCTOBER 2011 Special Management FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE ENERGY MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publication and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e- Publishing website at RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: 72 ABW/CEPE Supersedes: OC-ALC-TAFB Regulation 18-2, 28 August 1989 Certified by: 72 ABW/CE (Mr. Thomas M. Griffith) Pages: 8 This instruction is new in its entirety and should be completely reviewed. This instruction establishes policies and procedures for the management of all water and energies used by Tinker AFB and auxiliary locations. The program encompasses all facilities and systems that consume water and fossil fuels or electricity, and the program pertains to all military, industrial, commercial, and residential users on Tinker AFB and its auxiliary locations. Implements AFPD 90-17, Energy Management; AFI , Providing Utilities to U.S. Air Force Installations; AFI , Energy Management; Energy Policy Act of 2005; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Executive Order (EO) 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management; EO 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance and the Air Force Infrastructure Energy Plan This instruction applies to all activities assigned or attached to Tinker Air Force Base. It applies to Air Forces Reserve and Air National Guard units, except where noted other wise. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847s form to publications/forms managers. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) , Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at

2 2 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER GENERAL POLICY. Commanders and executive officers shall promote and accomplish every reasonable action required to achieve Federal, United States Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and Tinker AFB energy and water conservation policies, goals and objectives. Reasonable actions shall enhance military readiness, safety and effectiveness and reduce negative impacts on the environment The AFMC, Air Force and Department of Defense energy conservation goals are a 30% reduction of facility energy use by FY2015, compared to an FY2003 baseline energy consumption, along with the development and implementation of a program with the intent of increasing renewable energy consumption with a goal of 7.5% of all energy coming from renewable sources The Government water conservation goal is to reduce water consumption by 26% from an FY2007 baseline by FY2020 (2% per annum). Water reduction goals are mandated by EO Tinker AFB has established Energy Conservation as a Breakthrough Performance Area (BPA) and in doing so has established stretch goals that exceed the Federal mandates. Tinker s goal is to reduce energy consumption by 50% and water consumption by 65% by FY2016 based on an FY2010 consumption baseline. 2. ESG ORGANIZATION. The chairperson for the Energy Steering Group (ESG) is the 72 ABW/CC or their designee. This group will meet regularly in conjunction with the Facilities Board; additional meetings may be held at the discretion of the chairperson. The group will coordinate all energy matters at Tinker AFB, as set forth in AFPD The ESG shall consist of members of the Facilities Board. 72 ABW/CEPE, Base Energy Manager, will act as facilitator of the ESG Except for official absence, attendance at scheduled meetings is mandatory. Alternates shall attend in the absence of the primary members. 3. ESG ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The ESG shall develop plans to support or supplement Air Force and MAJCOM goals, strategies and their execution. The ESG shall be briefed as to the current status of goals and objectives during quarterly meetings ABW/CC, AIR BASE WING COMMANDER (or DESIGNEE). Convene and chair the ESG meeting ABW/CEPE, BASE ENERGY MANAGER. Responsible for the Air Force Energy Reporting System (AFERS). AFERS includes total British Thermal Units (BTUs) per thousand square foot for the base consumption of electricity, natural gas and fuel oil, and thousand gallons per thousand square foot for water. Facilitate ESG meeting. Report utility rate changes to MAJCOM within one week of notification. Calculate reimbursable utility rates yearly and report to MAJCOM by 1 Jan of each year. The Base Energy Manager also serves and accomplishes the duties of the Civil Engineer Energy Manager as specified in AFI ESG MEMBERS. Facility Board members will also act as the representative members for the ESG and retain similar rights and privileges therein. ESG members may designate an alternate representative to attend, if needed. Members must represent their organization s energy concerns, be prepared to present for discussion their organization s energy initiatives

3 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER and also act as a conduit to their organization on energy matters discussed at the ESG meeting ABW/PA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE. Provide opportunities for a public awareness program consisting of Tinker Take Off articles on energy conservation tips and progress toward goals and other applicable information means. Energy awareness month shall be October with the main focus being public awareness to change the culture to one that supports energy efficiency in all aspects of the work environment OC-ALC/PK, CONTRACTING REPRESENTATIVE. The representative will educate him/herself and the Energy Steering Group on Energy Savings Contracting and will work with the Base Civil Engineer and the budget representatives to help them implement energy saving projects at Tinker AFB when requested FACILITIES BOARD RECORDER. Summarize the ESG meeting in the Facilities Board minutes and maintain and dispose of records according to Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) 4. GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WING/GROUP/DIRECTORATE LEVEL COMMANDERS/SUPERVISORS. Appoint energy monitors to work within organizations to implement base energy policies and coordinate with base energy management staff. Validate exemptions to base policy and ensure compliance with energy directives within individual units. File energy monitor appointment letter with base energy manager SQUADRON/DIVISION LEVEL COMMANDERS AND SUPERVISORS. Validate compliance with energy policies and initiatives within their units Commanders/supervisors (squadron/division or higher) will make unit level determination of use and recommend approval of personal space heaters within a facility and will submit the request for the use of personal space heaters in writing to the Base Energy Manager who retains ultimate approval authority IAW AFOSH STD , Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Standard. Supervisors will ensure that all nonapproved space heaters are removed Space heaters shall not be utilized to supplement existing climate control. Facility managers shall contact 72 ABW/CE Customer Service ( ) to address unsatisfactory climate control issues Supervisors will ensure that personal refrigerators, coffee makers and microwaves are consolidated into community break areas where possible Supervisors will review procedures within a unit to turn off unnecessary interior and exterior lighting that may be left on at the end of shift, except those required for safety and security requirements. Supervisors need to evaluate work schedules to shift the maximum number of personnel and workload out of the time period whenever possible, during the months of April through September. When possible, schedule tasks or equipment operations requiring heavy electrical usage before 1400 during these months, when summer energy costs are at peak. Units shall make all reasonable, cost effective efforts to reduce energy and water use.

4 4 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER SUPERVISORS (ALL LEVELS). Will check work areas periodically to ensure lighting, appliances and other equipment are being turned off when not required to be in use. Help develop individuals to become good stewards in energy conversation. Promote the submission of good ideas to base energy managers via idea Implement innovations in duty section to conserve energy FACILITY MANAGERS. Complete facility energy conservation checklist quarterly, as a minimum. An example checklist can be found at the Tinker Energy Team website ( Remove non-energy efficient appliances (such as old refrigerators). NOTE: The remainder of this paragraph contains recommendations for which Facility Managers should make reasonable efforts to ensure energy conservation within their facilities. It is understood that CE work orders, service calls (direct scheduled work) or even projects may be required to resolve some issues Report inoperable photocells and timers on exterior lighting and cracks and air leaks in the building exterior (walls, windows, doors and frames) to 72 ABW/CE Work Control desk ( ) for repair Ensure lighting fixtures are clean and well maintained. Ensure LED (Light Emitting Diode) exit signs are installed (in place of incandescent signs) Check to ensure facility utilizes low-flow faucets and toilets and notify CE if fixtures need to be replaced. Ensure the visible water system is free of drips or leaks Ensure that unnecessary loads are turned off (i.e., display lighting) Ensure heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ventilation grilles are free from obstructions (books, flowers, debris, etc.). Notify CE if visible air filters need replacement. Ensure portable electric heaters are not being utilized as per paragraph 4.2. Ensure air diffusers and registers are clean. If work areas contain locally adjustable thermostats, adjust temperature set-points on heating and air conditioning systems to comply with requirements herein INDIVIDUALS. Pay special attention to energy conservation items daily. Turn off unused equipment and lighting at the end of the duty day. Turn off unused equipment during the duty day when not in use, including: Stand alone printers, scanners and other computer peripherals Computer monitors Other personal appliances (i.e., coffee pots, radios, etc.) 4.6. Ensure lights are turned off in unoccupied areas during the day, including individual offices when leaving for more than 5 minutes. Where possible, utilize daylight from windows and available task lighting to reduce need for overhead lighting. Reduce use of personally procured appliances in government offices (radios, CD/tape players, fans, etc.). Turn them off when not in use and never leave devices on at the end of duty day. When possible, schedule processes that use a large amount of electric energy to be performed during off-peak periods (before 1400 or after 1900). When copying large quantities, try to

5 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER utilize copiers during off-peak time periods to limit on-peak ( ) usage. When appropriate, turn off copiers when not in use ABW/CECE, ENGINEERING. Evaluate proposed energy projects and provide information on energy conservation construction projects ABW/CER, RESOURCES DIVISION. Pay the utility bills for the base as promptly as practical and ensure reimbursable customers are billed appropriately and timely. Perform annual reviews on purchased utility contracts. Review utility contracts and sales agreements to ensure records are current and accurate ABW/CECO, CIVIL ENGINEERING OPERATIONS. Operate the Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS). EMCS is a computerized monitor and control system used to manipulate Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in a facility to save energy and energy dollars. Civil Engineering Operations shall, through the use of these EMCS systems, carry out the control strategies set forth in this document. Also, maintain and read utility meters installed throughout the base to ensure proper billing and to obtain data for energy usage analyses TENANT UNIT CIVIL ENGINEERING ORGANIZATIONS. In order to provide flexibility to specific and often unscheduled mission requirements, units with internal Civil Engineering organizations (i.e. 552 ACW, 507 ARW, Navy CSCW-1) may manage their own energy settings where the control infrastructure allows. All set-points and set-backs must comply with policy herein unless temporarily modified per mission requirements. Permission for local control authority will be obtained from the Base Energy Manager. All costs associated with providing control capabilities shall be borne by the tenant organization. 5. UTILITY CONSERVATION POLICY AND EXCEPTIONS. The following policy (paragraphs 7 through 14) shall be implemented in managing energy resources at Tinker AFB. Exceptions to this policy include, but are not limited to the protection and operation of computers, communications, medical operations, test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and other laboratories and all areas requiring special climate considerations through Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) or Technical Order (TO). It is understood that CE will be responsible for setting set-points and set-backs on all systems controlled by CE. Systems controlled by local thermostat or where control has been delegated to CE organizations within tenant units shall be controlled by that unit and must comply with the requirements herein. 6. UTILITY SERVICE CONTINGENCY. 72 ABW/CECX, Readiness and Emergency Management Office, will maintain contingency plans to deal with possible shortfalls of purchased electricity and heating fuels. Plans shall be updated biannually and reviewed annually by the ESG. 7. HEATING. Set heating system controls to the following space temperatures: 7.1. Forty Degrees Fahrenheit (40ºF). In areas where heat is required to protect material and installed equipment from freezing (unoccupied areas) Sixty Degrees Fahrenheit (60ºF). In hangars and warehouse spaces. Set back to 50ºF during non-duty (unoccupied) hours Sixty-five Degrees Fahrenheit (65ºF). In areas of shop spaces. Set back to 55ºF during non-duty (unoccupied) hours.

6 6 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER Sixty-eight Degrees Fahrenheit (68ºF). In administrative/classroom spaces. Set back to 55ºF during non-duty (unoccupied) hours Military family housing and unaccompanied housing residents are encouraged to maintain reduced temperature settings consistent with family needs. Recommended maximum heating temperature range is 68ºF - 72ºF Areas governed under special guidance provided by ETL or TO that require special climate considerations are exempt from this requirement (i.e. medical facilities, paint booths, etc.). 8. COOLING. Cooling system controls in all facilities with refrigerated air conditioning will be set to maintain an average space temperature of 76ºF. Operation of these systems during nonduty hours and intermediate seasons shall be kept to a minimum and appropriate setback temperatures determined by 72 ABW/CE shall be employed on all capable systems with the typical setback for unoccupied spaces being 84ºF when systems and facilities allow and are properly sized to do so. The use of circulating fans is authorized unless otherwise prohibited due to industrial processes or work practices. Set cooling system controls to the following space temperatures: 8.1. Seventy-six Degrees Fahrenheit (76ºF). All areas served by refrigerated air conditioning systems for climate control purposes Seventy-eight Degrees Fahrenheit (78ºF). All areas utilizing refrigerated air conditioning systems shall adjust to an increased temperature level during peak demand periods (1400hrs to 1900hrs) Military family housing and unaccompanied housing residents are encouraged to maintain temperature settings consistent with family needs. Recommended cooling temperature range is 72ºF - 76ºF. When using air conditioning, residents are encouraged to conserve energy by raising thermostats when leaving their home Areas governed under special guidance provided by ETL or TO that require special climate considerations are exempt from this requirement (i.e. medical facilities, paint booths, etc.). Note: Most shop and warehouse spaces are not currently cooled with refrigerated air conditioning systems. Refrigerated air conditioning systems shall not be installed in these areas unless authorized by ETL or TO and approved by the Energy Steering Group. 9. HOT WATER. Where operationally practical, domestic hot water (not process water) temperature controls shall be set to maintain the following hot water temperatures: 9.1. Latrines and toilet facilities without showers or tubs: the actual measured temperature of hot water delivered to the user shall not exceed 105ºF Latrines and toilet facilities with showers or tubs: the actual measured temperature of hot water delivered to the user shall not exceed 110ºF In buildings, such as unaccompanied enlisted quarters where there may be toilet facilities with and without showers or tubs where there is heavy and frequent use of bathing facilities and where there is a common hot water supply system, the delivered temperature of 110ºF may be used throughout the facility.

7 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER Where laundry facilities are provided, occupants shall be advised of the water temperature and to use cold water type detergents if washing difficulties are encountered at 110ºF New facilities and facilities undergoing major renovations shall receive not less than 30% of their hot water requirement through solar heating (if life-cycle cost effective). 10. LIGHTS. Lighting intensities in base facilities should not exceed lighting levels for various work areas as identified in the latest edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook or applicable Unified Facility Guide Specification (UFGS). Areas governed under special guidance provided by ETL or TO that require special considerations are exempt from this requirement When and where practical, turn off all lights and electrical equipment when rooms will be vacant for more than five minutes, including during the lunch hour. When and where practical, occupancy sensors shall be employed All lights with the exception of safety, security and exit lights shall be shut off when not in use and after work hours. 11. PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS (PCs). All PCs shall be operated in accordance with applicable organization instructions and regulations. All PCs shall be Energy Star Compliant and capable of hibernation. 12. CONTROL PROGRAM. The objective of an Energy Management Program is to lower utility costs and energy/water consumption and to encourage sound conservation practices. Where practical, energy management control systems shall be installed and used in all new renovation and construction and coordinated with the base energy manager. Changes to the temperature limits identified in this instruction in non-etl/to governed facilities or dictated by mission requirements shall require approval by the Energy Steering Group with a written request presented to the Energy Steering Working Group for consideration. 13. WATER CONSERVATION. The Base Civil Engineer directs the water conservation program. The water management program strives to eliminate water waste through implementation of the Federal Water Efficiency Best Management Practices (BMPs). The program will achieve this goal through awareness and training efforts across the base and in military family housing, renovation and retrofit programs. 14. GENERAL ENERGY CONSERVATION. New construction and major renovation of installation buildings shall comply with the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings set forth in the Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding (EO 13423). Employ energy conserving technologies and measures where appropriate. ROBERT D. LABRUTTA, Colonel, USAF Commander, 72d Air Base Wing

8 8 TINKERAFBI OCTOBER 2011 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION References AFMAN , Management of Records, 1 March 2008 AFPD 90-17, Energy Management, 16 July 2009 AFI , Providing Utilities to U.S. Air Force Installations, 23 February 2011 AFI , Energy Management; Energy Policy Act of 2005, 16 July 2009 AFOSH STD , Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Standard, 7 July 2004 Adopted Form AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication