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There are many, many reasons for going green, but sometimes
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it’s a case of knowing where to start. Kevin Klustner, president
and CEO of US-based power management software company
Verdiem, guides Eco Executive through the complicated tangle
of wires that is green IT.
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s business ramps up for 2008, sustainability is top of mind for
C-level executives and IT managers. It is now a major focus for
organisations, and execs are considering how it pays, how it
doesn’t and where it counts to make changes.
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In 2007, many discovered that sustainable practices can strengthen
their reputation, improve employee morale, deliver cost savings, and
benefit the environment. So where do you begin and what is a logical,
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easy first step? The answer is to reduce PC energy waste. Below are
ten reasons why greening your IT department is an important starting
point toward sustainability. The number-one reason is, of course, the
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bottom line.
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Half the cost
It saves money (a lot of money)
PC power management software can cut energy costs by $20-60 dollars (€12-€38) per PC per year, which can translate to six- and seven-
And it runs faster
figure annual savings for large enterprises. For many organisations, this can mean a 5-15 percent reduction in overall, organisation-wide
energy consumption.
2
It’s the right thing to do
Fifteen PCs can generate as many carbon emissions as a mid-size car each year. Implementing effective PC power management strategies
in your enterprise provides a way for your business to do its part in helping the environment.
3
It’s not easy being not green
In recent years, news coverage has exposed deep holes in many company sustainability initiatives, raising concerns about high-cost infrastructure
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changes and the validity of overseas carbon offset programs. Replacing office equipment can be time- and cost- intensive. But making your
existing equipment more energy-efficient is a fast and easy process that pays off within months, and makes it difficult not being green.
4
Sustained growth requires sustainable operations
The average PC consumes 588 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, and wastes almost 400 kWh of that by running at full-power when not in
use. Putting a computer in sleep mode during inactive times can cut energy use on average 60-70 percent and up to 90 percent in aggressive
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