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2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />0 <br />7 <br />S <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />10 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />20 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />30 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />40 <br />47 <br />4S <br />3.3 No Idle Policy <br />Background "For every y two minutes a car Is Idling, It rises about the same amount of <br />fuel it tales to go about one mile. „ California Energy Commission <br />A car will burn more than half a gallon of fuel for every hour spent idling. According to <br />the Environmental Protection Agency, running an engine at low speed (idling) causes <br />significantly more wear on internal parts compared to driving at regular speeds. About <br />10 seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting the car. To cut back on fuel costs and <br />improve air quality at the same time, a "no idle" program is essential to Roseville. <br />Minneapolis just recently passed a law limiting all vehicle idling to three minutes, except <br />when in traffic. While a ban on city -owned vehicle idling won't solve the nation's energy <br />or pollution problems, Roseville wants to do what it can to set an example for its <br />residents and other cities. <br />Policy /Goal To prohibit any city vehicle to idle longer than 3 minutes, <br />unless it fits one of the exceptions identified by the department. <br />Details /Action Do not allow a city vehicle to idle longer than 3 minutes, unless in <br />traffic or an exception, such as leaving the heat on for a canine <br />officer, or leaving the vehicle idle to charge batteries (such as <br />squads) . Each department will be responsible for identifying <br />exceptions. This is a very simple policy — turn the vehicle off when <br />not in use. <br />Cost/Saving No cost to implement /Possible huge fuel & monetary savings. <br />Timeline Immediately <br />Responsible <br />Staff Department Heads <br />3.4 Fuel Reduction <br />Background A large part of energy conservation is reducing fuel consumption. This <br />can be done a number of ways. Driving slower, driving smarter, plan out your trips, <br />schedule services to be performed in same area of the city, keep tires inflated to <br />appropriate levels. According to the EPA, a tire that is under inflated by only 2 pounds <br />per square inch can cause a 1 percent increase in fuel consumption. Also, drive smooth <br />and steady, avoid hard acceleration or braking, run air conditioner only when necessary <br />(it robs power from the engine and uses additional fuel). A poorly maintained engine can <br />cut gas mileage by 10 to 20 percent. A clogged air filter alone can cause up to a 10 <br />percent increase in fuel consumption. Staff must follow the city's maintenance schedule <br />and act promptly if any unusual sounds, smells, or vibrations are sensed. <br />Policy /Goal To reduce total fuel consumption by 5% for 2009. <br />�'�L� <br />