Top Data Center Groups Meet, Discuss Efficiency

Entities Mentioned

• Microsoft
• Department of Energy
• Uptime Institute
• ASHRAE
• The Green Grid
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

1. Eight groups involved in the data center industry met last month and agreed on “guiding principles” for measuring energy efficiency in data centers using the Power Usage Effectiveness standard popularized by The Green Grid. The Jan. 13 meeting involved representatives of The Green Grid, the 7×24 Exchange, The Uptime Institute, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the HVAC industry group ASHRAE. (Read Full Article)
   
   

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