Recent PostsThe findings of the 2009 PC Energy Report were released this week by 1E and the Alliance to Save Energy. Despite spiraling energy costs globally and the environment playing an increasing role in the corporate agenda, much further action is required by both individuals and employers.
Posts Tagged ‘Energy Saving’
Organisations waste millions powering idle PC’s
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Energy efficient hardware | Homework first, then replace!
Monday, March 23rd, 2009It staggers us when we speak to customers about energy savings techniques and we hear that they have gone through PC and monitor replacement programmes, justifying them in the main on the back of energy savings. Yes, replacing your CRT’s with LCD’s will save energy and putting in more efficient processors will do the same. But what about the environmental costs, the hidden costs and most importantly, the business case? Being a bit more innovative may actually achieve better results!
Power Conservation Programme : Technology can help!
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Depending on your industry segment, you will be forced to cut emissions by between 5% and 20%, 5% for agriculture and 20% for corporates. Industry faces a 10% cut and government institutions 15%. The baseline has been calculated from October 2006 to September 2007 (pre load-shedding) and savings need to be achieved against this target.
