FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY CONSERVATION (U)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-00800R000200120019-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 9, 2005
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: November 1, 1977
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Plans Programs
VIA:
FROM:
Director of Training
Staff/0L
SUBJECT: Federal Government Energy Conservation:
REFERENCE: Memo to C/II/OTR from C/P&PS/OL
dtd 18 Oct 77 (OL 7-4719), Same Subject
1. (C) In response to paragraph 2 of referent, the
has not been contacted by the
Federal Energy Conservation 'p]anagement Program wi
regard to energy policy and conservation. However, certain
Il actions have already been undertaken, and other =actions
are being contemplated. A description of these actions follows.
2. is currently turning thermostats back to-
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6S' at night in all official buildings and is considering reduc-
ing these httime temperatures even further. Additionally,
buildings 1?,when not in use,
are having their thermostats set at 50 Training sites and
other nonessential buildings have had heating and other utilities
cut off entirely.
3. (C) The char force and security guards turn off all
electric lights in all buildings during non-duty hours. In
addition, the = has introduced changes to old and obsolete
outdoor lighting systems. The improved incandescent and new
low-pressure sodium lighting Will reduce use of electricity
while at the same time providing better illumination.
. 4. I uis encouraging all residents to use
the abundantly available cost-free firewood In quarters fire-
places for heating their homes. Coupled with a program of
installing glass-door fireplace screens, it is anticipated
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that a considerable reduction in fuel oil consumption will
result. The is also looking into the possibility of
installing fireplace grates utilizing a blower-fan system
that blows fireplace heat through a hollow, tubular-type grate.
into the living room. Preliminary studies have shown that the -
blower-fan system raises the room temperature considerably and
that used with glass-door fireplace screens most of the interior
warm air can be retained and will not escape up the chimney flue.
The more heat retained from fireplace fires obviously lessens
the load on oil-fired furnaces, and fuel oil savings can there-
fore be expected.
is also planning to install an automatic
cut-off damper to c ose off furnace flues while the thermostat-
ically controlled household furnace is not in operation. The
cut-off damper will thereby eliminate the loss of furnace. heat
through an otherwise open flue. Furthermore, in order to help
reduce heat loss, additional ceiling, wall, and attic insulation
will be installed where needed, and windows and door caulking
improved. Also, the individually mounted room-type air condi
tioners in all family housing units will be covered during the
winter months to prevent drafts and the loss of warm air to the
outside.
currently schedules
periodic inspections of the oz -tired central heating plant
to ensure that it meets U.S. Government operating standards and
Environmental Protection Agency specifications. These inspec-
tions have resulted in certain improvements to the heating plant
which have resulted in fuel oil savings. -The 0 is also planning
to replace the one remaining overage and deteriorating boiler in
the central heating plant this Fiscal Year. This replacement
boiler will result in an estimated 10% fuel oil saving over :,hat
is currently consumed by the present overage and less efficient
boiler. The has just recently installed new water conditioner
equipment in the central heating plant which is expected to reduce
the scaling of boiler heating coils. This reduced scaling will
accordingly lessen fuel oil requirements for the heating of the
coils. Finally, the use of a small domestic-type electric hot
water. heater in the Public Works Section has eliminated the need.
for operating their larger, less efficient oil-fired boiler solely
for hot water during the warmer months. when building. heat is not
required.
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is encouraging the sharing of vehicles
In addition, Public Works employees and others
requiring transportation are pooling vehicles where
possible. mppooved vehicle utilization coupled with the.
Executive Order requirement that "gas-guzzling" automobiles
be phased out from U.S. Government use will result in further
energy savings.
8. C As a result of a follow-up conversation between
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is my un ers an ing that the information provided will initially
satisfy referent request. However, we plan to inquire of
1whether they have been given any specific
guidance concerning energy policy and conservation. We will
cooperate with in all ways possible in order to assure
appropriate priority has been given to this matter.
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Distribution:
Orig F, 1 - Addressee
1 - OTR Registry
1 - C/0
1 - Dep/Sup
1 - C/Log B
1 2 - Registry
C/Log Br4
lar (1 Nov 77)
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