VA Handbook 0055
July 28, 2003
c. Energy Boards. a centralized energy board will provide policies, procedures, and
guidelines to the regional energy boards. Regional energy boards will implement the policies,
procedures and guidelines, aid in the review of CAAs, and monitor regional energy issues, as
identified.
d. Incentives Program. Each administration and staff office will implement an incentive
program that will be submitted in writing to OAEM for approval. These incentive programs will
recognize and reward successful implementation of energy management energy management,
renewable energy, water conservation, ESPC energy-efficient procurement, sustainable
design, and beneficial landscaping. Awards will be presented to administrations, staff offices,
facilities, and employees. Additional awards may be given to recognize ingenuity in improving
the Department's energy consumption.
e. Program Performance Measures. Administrations and staff offices will implement
performance measures in order to track the Department's progress towards achievement of
energy goals and progress towards implementing the program. Progress will be tracked, and
each administration and staff office will receive an annual energy report card.
f. Employee Performance Standards. The position descriptions and performance
evaluations of key personnel will incorporate measures for successful achievement in energy
savings.
g. Training. VA will implement outreach and awareness programs to promote the use of
energy-efficient products. Energy personnel can gain relevant knowledge and experience
through technical courses, seminars, conferences, software, videos, and professional
certification. Emphasis will be placed on programs for personnel that will provide the practical
benefits of energy efficiency with a focus on areas of operations, maintenance and project
management. OAEM will use Web sites, reports, quarterly newsletters, and guidebooks to
foster employee awareness. VA will periodically host relevant conferences or training events.
h. Energy Star. Administrations and staff offices will purchase Energy Star and other
energy-efficient products.
i. Energy Conservation/Demand Side Management. VA will actively investigate and
participate in Energy Conservation/Demand Side Management using various types of
programs.
j. Showcase Facilities. VA will construct and renovate facilities to be designated as
showcase facilities. The facilities should contain systems that apply some of the best energy-
efficient technologies. Administrations and staff offices will nominate one facility to be
showcased each year to recognize its energy accomplishments.
6. GLOSSARY.
a. Central Energy Board. A board comprised of the designated energy liaisons for each
administration and staff office. This board will be responsible for establishing policies,
procedures, and guidelines for the regional energy boards.
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