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From the end of 2011 through September 20, 2012, City fuel usage decreased by 4%. This was in part due to the purchase of more fuel effici ent vehicles such as, Dodge Chargers, and Ford Transit Connects and Escape. The mild winter last season played a role in reduced fuel consumption due to fewer snow events. Summary We continue to follow the recommendations of the “no idle policy” and prac tice efficient driving habits that have been established over the last few years. It must be noted that the weather plays an important component of fuel usage. With more snow, street fuel usage will increase. Mowing will increase with hot, wet weather. With each vehicle purchase, energy efficiency is considered along with matching the practical use of the vehicle to the job. Building Energy Management Goal Our goal for the rest of 2012 is to maintain our level of reduced energy consumption. Accomplishment From 2011 through September 30, 2012 we continue d to see improvements in performance due to the HVAC system evaluation and adju stments made in the first quarter. Electric Electric usage in City Hall increased by 3.6% and the Maintenance Center usage decreased by 8.5%, compared to the same quarter in 2011. The incr ease in City Hall is due to excessive heat resulting in increas ed cooling costs and increased usage of facilities. Natural Gas City Hall gas consumption decreased by 38%. The Public Works Maintenance building decreased by 36%. The reductions are due to th e adjustments made to the HVAC systems and a thermostat setting of 74 degrees for summer months, as well as the warmer weather extending well into the fall. By continuing to keep thermostat set points at 68 degrees in the winter and 74 degrees in the summer, we continue to see reduced energy cons umption. The attached charts show energy use trends. We will continue to assess performance on a regular basis to verify effectiveness of the system.