Free Green Energy Tools – Data Collection Centers and Buildings. A Blog by JD Carr

Green energy is a focus of companies wanting to save money and reap the many benefits of a federal Energy Star rating. In fact, what the U.S. and other advanced countries like Japan are doing is sharing information and tools that anyone can use. Perhaps you’ve read about the benefits of energy efficient data centers, but there is always more to learn.  Virtualization offers one strategy for decreasing the number of computer servers needed to maintain your company’s data functions.

On October 2, 2009, the Green Grid met at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Among the participants were leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the NYSE, and industry leaders from over 30 countries. This summit indicated new tools available for businesses on several websites. Among the offerings, for example, on the Green Grid website, you can find high and low resolution maps for fresh air cooling, water side cooling, and free cooling tools. The big idea is to reduce energy consumption through collecting your data, using an online tool, and calculating how you can conserve. At the summit, the EPA used an in-depth model of one of its own data centers to show how much energy was saved.  

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