Green Friendly Computing

SERVER VIRUALIZATION
Combing multiple servers into one piece of hardware.

GREEN COMPUTERS
100% carbon free, ultra-low power consumption computers

RECYCLEING
Properly disposing of old computer hardware.

ENERGY OPTIMIZATION
Optimizing computers and networks for the most energy conservation.

GO PAPER FREE
Using computer storage of documents instead of printing.

• A computer left continuously running will emit 2161 pounds of CO2 in a year and cost $45 a year to power at $0.0372 per kWh, a major cause of global warming.
  
  
• Turning a computer off at night so it runs only 8 hours a day computes to a reduction of 810 kWh per year, or a 67% yearly savings.
  
  
• By turning off computer units at night, Ohio University saved 6,075,000 kWh per year. This amounts to $225,000 per year saved (for 7,500 units at $0.0372 per kWh).
  
  
• The average office employee uses up to 50 sheets of paper each day. Much of this paper is thrown away
  
  
• Energy Star® is an important and automated means for realizing significant power savings. An Energy Star compliant computer in sleep mode uses 70% less electricity than units without power management features.