Climate Savers Computing Initiative is partnering with the state of Oregon to increase the number of energy-efficient computers and servers in state offices and agencies, while reducing energy consumption by up to 50 percent in the process.
Oregon has pledged to purchase equipment that meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR ratings, while optimizing existing computers with effective power management strategies.
Climate Savers Computing Initiative reports that in a typical desktop PC, nearly half the power coming from the outlet fails to reach computing components and is dispersed as heat and greenhouse gas emissions. Servers are more efficient, but still typically waste 30 to 40 percent of input power.
The Climate Savers Computing Initiative has already received commitments from Minnesota and Kansas, and is working with the National Governors Association to secure more states’ involvement.
To learn more about energy reduction, visit Earth 911’s Energy section. For those looking to upgrade to a more-efficient computer, make sure to recycle your obsolete one using Earth 911’s recycling locator.
