DOE announces grants for Green Data Centers

NetworkWorld.com (Jan 7 2010)

1. Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo and Alcatel-Lucent are among the recipients of grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for projects on improving energy efficiency in the IT and communication technology industries. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced US$47 million in grants for 14 energy-efficiency projects across the country Wednesday. The funds come from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a huge economic stimulus package passed by the U.S. Congress early last year. Managing Data Center Power and Cooling: Download now "These Recovery Act projects will improve the efficiency of a strong and growing sector of the American economy," Chu said during a press conference. "By reducing energy use and energy costs for the IT and telecommunications industries, this funding will help create jobs and ensure the sector remains competitive. The expected growth of these industries means that new technologies adopted today will yield benefits for many years ... (Read Full Article)

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