Efficient Computing
Step 5: An Efficient and Clean Energy Future
We are cooperating with other members of our community to improve efficiency on a broader scale. In 2007 we teamed with Intel and other industry partners to found the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a group which champions more efficient computing. This non-profit consortium is committed to cutting the energy consumed by computers in half by 2010 -- reducing global CO2 emissions by 54 million tons per year. You can save money, reduce electricity use, and make computing greener -- join us!
Moreover, our data center community outreach starts with our participation in The Green Grid, a global consortium focused on developing standards for facility and IT equipment efficiency. We believe the sharing of best practices benefits our services, our users, and the environment.
Additionally we are actively advocating public policies that accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Just recently we announced a clean energy partnership with GE focused on improving power generation, transmission and distribution.