May 19, 2008—A new report from the Uptime Institute and McKinsey & Company outlines some top-level changes for companies to take if they want to make real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.
A major recommendation is for companies to consider the total cost of ownership when purchasing new IT equipment as well as when maintaining existing machines, in order to obtain a realistic picture. The report also advocates creating a new position (or “Energy Czar”) to monitor the efficiency and performance of the entire IT department.
In addition, the report proposes creating a rating system for data center energy efficiency, similar to the federal Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards for auto manufacturers. It also recommends forming a new CADE standard (Corporate Average Data Efficiency), which would combine the efficiency of IT hardware with the total energy use of the facility.
For the complete report, Revolutionizing Data Center Efficiency—Key Analyses , visit the Uptime Institute Web site.
