January 2024
General updates
In OMES CAM, we're always looking forward, and communicating boldly and proactively at all levels internally and with our external customers. We value your feedback and hope to make this newsletter a beneficial resource for you.
Sincerely,
Nathan Wald
OMES CAM Administrator
Facilities Management
CAM receives rebate for energy-efficient lighting
Last month, the OMES CAM team received a hefty rebate from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) in the amount of $42,000.93. This rebate was granted in response to a recent retrofitting project in which OMES CAM replaced 32-watt fluorescent light bulbs with LED plug and play tubes at the Department of Transportation's facility.
LED light bulbs offer significantly greater cost and energy efficiency than standard fluorescent bulbs. Retrofitting projects such as this help to reduce operating costs for the State of Oklahoma, modernize state facilities and positively impact the environment.
Fleet Management
State receives first made-in-Oklahoma electric vehicles from Canoo
n late December, the State of Oklahoma received its first three made-in-Oklahoma electric vehicles from Canoo. Fleet modernization is one of the governor's top initiatives to increase efficiency statewide. The OMES Fleet Management team has taken a dedicated approach in reducing underutilized fleet and advancing central fleet operations. These electric vehicles signify a turning point in diminishing waste and enhancing long-term returns on investment.
“I am proud of the savings and asset reductions we’ve made so far in our fleet effort,” said John Suter, state chief operating officer and OMES executive director. “This progress positions us well to reinvest that money into future-focused, cost-effective vehicle options that better align with our goals.”
Real Estate and Leasing Services
2023 Annual Real Property Asset Report
OMES Real Estate and Leasing Services recently published the 2023 Annual Real Property Asset Report. The report provides an annual update and analysis of all real property owned or leased by the State of Oklahoma. In 2023, state agencies, boards, institutions and public trusts with the state as a beneficiary reported a total 87,988,626 sq. ft. of owned buildings and structures and 4,630,372 sq. ft. of space leased from the private sector or other public entities. 4,083,019 sq. ft. was reported as being leased from another state entity in buildings owned by the state.
Real Estate and Leasing Services provides a “Numbers At-A-Glance” section in the report to
provide a quick summary of the information reported by the agencies. The report also includes a section with property highlights to provide a glimpse of select properties in the state’s diverse portfolio. Information reported by the agencies is analyzed to produce a listing of the state’s 5% most underutilized properties to assist the state in determining properties that are appropriate for divesture.
Read more in the 2023 Annual Real Property Asset Report.
Capitol Event Reservations
Visit the Capitol Restoration webpage to find out more.
Resources
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