How Cap & Trade May Impact the Data Center

Data Center Knowledge (Feb 9 2010) Monitoring , Cap and Trade , Carbon Footprint , Emissions , Fossil Fuel , Cloud Computing

1. As governments around the world continue to explore and implement carbon emissions standards and carbon reduction commitments, many companies will be required to participate in auction-based carbon emissions trading schemes that are designed to provide economic and reputational incentives for achieving reductions in emissions. In many cases, those companies that do not reduce emissions could face financial penalties in the form of emissions credits they will need to purchase. For example, in the United Kingdom, the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme will begin in April 2010 to promote energy efficiency and help reduce carbon emissions. (Read Full Article)

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