Articles from Environmental Leader

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Data Center Design: Construction, Container, Data Center Outages, Monitoring, Power and Cooling
Policy: Cap and Trade, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Reduction Commitment, Carbon Tax, Emissions
Power: Biomass, Fossil Fuel, Geothermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Solar, Wind
Application: Cloud Computing, Grid Computing
Technology: Microblogging, Networking, Servers, Storage, Supercomputer

  1. LEED Takes Hit For Underdelivering on Federal Building

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Sep 3 2009) Construction , Power and Cooling

    LEED Takes Hit For Underdelivering on Federal Building Critics are coming out of the woodwork after the General Services Administration found that the LEED-certified Federal Building in Youngstown, Ohio, was lacking on the energy efficiency front. In fact, the building was unable to attain the Energy Star label, reports the New York Times. The U.S. Green Building Council, which devised the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process in 1998, counters that the building, which was constructed in 2002, would not qualify for LEED designation today, under more stringent standards. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   The New York Times   LEED   New York Times

  2. Green IT Efforts Save Symantec $2.1M in Energy Costs

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Sep 2 2009) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint , Emissions , Servers

    Green IT Efforts Save Symantec $2.1M in Energy Costs Symantec Corp., an infrastructure software provider, is achieving significant business cost and productivity benefits including a projected energy cost savings of $2.1 million thanks to its ongoing “green” IT efforts. The cost savings is attributed to hardware device reduction and related power consumption savings from August 2007 to December 2010. Symantec hired Alchemy Solutions Group to [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Symantec Corp.

  3. Carbon Disclosure Demands on the Rise: Is Your Organization Ready?

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 27 2009) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint , Emissions

    Carbon Disclosure Demands on the Rise: Is Your Organization Ready? Home Depot battled negative headlines in May when shareholders voted down a resolution to enforce more rigid and transparent energy efficiency measures. The resolution proposed that the organization assess company-wide energy use from its buildings, transportation and supply chain. It also urged Home Depot to set energy use reduction targets and report findings and progress to shareholders. While the measure did not pass, it received support from the $20 billion Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust, the advisory firm RiskMetrics Group (RMG), and other investors in the $7 trillion Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR). (Read Full Article)

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  4. NASA Goes for Energy Efficiency in New Building

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 26 2009)

    NASA Goes for Energy Efficiency in New Building A new $20.6 million NASA building is being hailed as the greenest-ever construction project by the federal government. The new Ames Research Center, dubbed the “Sustainability Base” by NASA, is being constructed near Moffett Field in the San Francisco Bay Area. The building will use a number of technologies originally developed for use in outer space, including [...] (Read Full Article)

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  5. $100M Lighting Retrofits Could Save $350M at Hospitals

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 21 2009) Emissions

    $100M Lighting Retrofits Could Save $350M at Hospitals LED Saving Solutions is offering $100 million in LED lighting retrofits at zero out-of-pocket expense to over 100 hospitals and major hospital groups across the United States, reports GreenandSave.com. The company will only get paid based on a portion of the savings generated each month. Through partnerships with more than seven major manufacturers, LED Saving Solutions is able to offer the $100 million LED lighting incentive. This offer extends to the first 100 hospitals that request up to $1 million in state-of-the-art lighting at zero out-of-pocket expense, which includes a free lighting energy audit and free... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Department of Energy

  6. White Paper: IT Buyers Need to Look at the Total Cost of Data Centers

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 20 2009) Cloud Computing , Servers

    White Paper: IT Buyers Need to Look at the Total Cost of Data Centers In data centers, all costs related to the purchase of electricity and almost all facility costs are directly related to the power use of IT equipment, according to a new white paper released by Intel and Microsoft. This means power used per thousand dollars of server acquisition cost is the most important driver of power and cooling costs in data centers. According to the white paper, Server Energy Efficiency Implications on Large Scale Datacenters, the power-related capital costs for cooling, backup power, and power distribution are significant — roughly $25,000 per kW of IT power use — and together with ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Intel   Microsoft   Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  7. Frito-Lay Among Adopters of Cogen Plants

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 17 2009) Power and Cooling

    Frito-Lay Among Adopters of Cogen Plants Adding an on-site electricity generating system that also benefits a manufacturing or business process is becoming increasingly more attractive for major companies and other organizations. Frito Lay, for instance, has added a cogeneration system at its Killingly, Conn., plant. The co-gen system will allos Frito-Lay to operate off the grid, and the system has the added benefit of producing steam that can be used in the production of snack items, according to a press release. The 2,500 square-foot generating system was made possible in part by a $1 million grant under Connecticut’s Energy Independence Act.... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Syracuse University

  8. $500B Plan for U.S. Green Building Retrofits Touted

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 11 2009) Emissions

    $500B Plan for U.S. Green Building Retrofits Touted The United States can build a low-carbon economy by retrofitting existing homes and businesses for energy efficiency, which would reduce waste and pollution, jumpstart an economic recovery, create good jobs and deliver energy cost savings, while reducing global warming, according to a new report. The report is calling on Congress and the Obama administration to ensure that investments will be made in weatherization and energy efficiency as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act.

  9. Study Finds Consumers Ready to Pay for Electrical Grid Upgrades

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 10 2009) Emissions

    Study Finds Consumers Ready to Pay for Electrical Grid Upgrades Fifty-seven percent of Americans agree that the nation’s electrical grid infrastructure should be upgraded to support new generation and further deployment of alternative energy technologies, according to a new study. In light of the findings, solution providers already have energy optimization tools under development that are smart-grid ready to help businesses cut their electrical energy costs. The survey also finds that 70 percent of Green Elite respondents, those identified as participants in sustainability and environmental activities, believe significant upgrades to the nation’s electrical grid is necessary to meet electricity demand over the next five years. (Read Full Article)

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  10. Epeat Registry Goes Global

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Aug 10 2009) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint

    Epeat Registry Goes Global A registry that rates computer desktops, laptops and monitors by their energy efficiency and other environmental measures now has been synchronized with the equipment that is actually available for purchase in 40 nations. Previously, users of the EPEAT registry might have identified a computer they wanted to purchase, only to find it unavailable in their country. EPEAT stands for Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Europe   Hewlett Packard

  11. Gundersen Lutheran Hospital Strives for 100% Renewable Energy

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 30 2009) Solar , Wind

    Gundersen Lutheran Hospital Strives for 100% Renewable Energy With renewables projects involving wind, solar, biogas and hydrokinetic energy, along with a top-to-bottom review of how it uses energy, Gundersen Lutheran hospital in Wisconsin is one of the leading lights in a revolution in how hospitals approach sustainability. In February 2008, the hospital set a goal to reduce energy consumption 20 percent by 2009 and to generate 100 percent of its electricity using renewable energy by 2014. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   Department of Energy

  12. Data Centers Power Up Savings With Renewable Energy

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 29 2009) Solar , Wind

    Data Centers Power Up Savings With Renewable Energy Data Centers Power Up Savings With Renewable Energy New data center projects are taking a closer look at renewable energy sources including solar and wind as a way to improve corporate sustainability, cut energy use and reduce operational costs. As an example, developers of the Sonoma Mountain Village will dedicate more than 1 megawatt of solar power to a data center project at its Rohnert Park, Calif. campus, a mixed-use community combining offices, retail and housing, reports Data Center Knowledge. The solar array generates 1.14 megawatts of power, and is expected to power the facility for at least 270 days ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   LEED   Intel   Microsoft

  13. Utility Incentives to Drive PC Power Management

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 24 2009) Monitoring , Servers

    Utility Incentives to Drive PC Power Management Corporations can save $20-60 per computer workstation by implementing power management features, but despite the average payback of less than one year to implement such programs, corporations are reluctant to install them for two key reasons — the initial cost of implementation and the time investment required by the information technology (IT) department, which is why utilities need to offer incentives, according to a new report from Beacon Consultants Network Inc. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  14. At&t Led Signage Reduces Carbon Emissions, Saves Energy

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 23 2009) Emissions , Solar

    At&t Led Signage Reduces Carbon Emissions, Saves Energy Looking to replace outdated signage on more than 6,500 AT&T office buildings and retail locations, AT&T chose to retrofit its 7,000 channel letter signs with a LED lighting system that significantly reduces its energy use and carbon emissions. The benefit: A savings of more than 5.8-million kilowatt hours of electricity a year and a reduction of 3,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. AT&T said this is the equivalent of planting more than 950 acres of trees. AT&T’s lighting retrofit included the installation of 2.6 million LEDs from Lumination, GE Consumer & Industrial’s LED business. The GE Tetra LEDs replaced ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Department of Energy

  15. Samsung Launches Eco-Management Initiative

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 21 2009) Emissions , Fossil Fuel , Solar

    Samsung Launches Eco-Management Initiative Samsung Electronics has announced a new green management initiative that details a comprehensive set of goals by 2013 that includes the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manufacturing and products, the development of eco-friendly products, financial investment in eco-management initiatives, and enhanced green partnerships with suppliers and partners. Samsung’s “Eco-Management 2013″ plan centers on four core green management objectives: reducing greenhouse gas emissions normalized by sales at manufacturing facilities by 50 percent and cutting total indirect greenhouse gas emissions from all products by 84 million tons over a five year period through 2013; (Read Full Article)

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  16. Army Bases Adopt GHG Management System

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 20 2009) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint , Fossil Fuel

    Army Bases Adopt GHG Management System A greenhouse gas reporting and management software system is being rolled out to an additional 11 bases, as part of the military’s general move to lessen its environmental impact. The Internet-based system, a product of Enviance, has been in place at Fort Carson in Colorado since June of 2008. Now it is being adopted at 11 [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   U.S. Department of Defense

  17. Software Solutions Ease Sustainability Management and Reporting

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 17 2009) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

    Software Solutions Ease Sustainability Management and Reporting As more companies face the daunting task of reporting on a variety of environmental performance criteria, they will be getting a helping hand thanks to a host of new sustainability software offerings. These are primarily web-based tools that can help businesses manage, analyze and report on their carbon footprints from measuring energy consumption to calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet growing demand from governments, global financial markets and consumers for full disclosure of their environmental footprint. (Read Full Article)

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  18. Data Center Efficiencies Wait in the Wings

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 8 2009) Carbon Footprint , Cloud Computing , Servers

    Data Center Efficiencies Wait in the Wings For companies looking to slash their carbon footprint and gain energy efficiencies, the IT data center is a logical first choice.From re-evaluating the equipment in place to complete overhauls in server strategy, companies are looking to the IT department to take up the slack in an otherwise down economy. Here are some areas to find savings within data centers. Hardware reassessment Taking a good, long look at a company’s actual needs, versus what kind of equipment is in place, can result in savings of 5-10 percent, according to research from Gartner Inc., reports SearchDataCenter.com. Unnecessary or obsolete equipment can be ... (Read Full Article)

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  19. Data Centers - Where Did All the Water Go?

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 6 2009) Power and Cooling

    Data Centers - Where Did All the Water Go? I’d like you to start thinking about how much water your data center uses a day, a month, and a year. Not just for personnel, but for the cooling towers, chiller plants and related IT process applications. Why worry about water? Well, when more than 1 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water and fully one-third of the world’s population lives in “water stressed” countries, it is time for us to seriously rethink our use of water within our data centers. Water is a life necessity that we must carefully guard and protect in order to ensure ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   The Green Grid

  20. Cisco Wants to Transform Energy Demand and Use with Smart Buildings

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jul 3 2009) Monitoring , Cloud Computing , Networking

    Cisco Wants to Transform Energy Demand and Use with Smart Buildings Building on its smart-grid initiative announced in May, Cisco Systems has unveiled its Smart Connected Buildings solution, at Cisco Live in San Francisco, as a key component for delivering its vision for Smart+Connected Communities. The networking equipment giant also rolled out the first Smart Connected Building solution, the Network Building Mediator, which will interconnect and enable building systems such as heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC), lighting, electrical, security, and renewables over the IP network. According to Cisco, Smart+Connected Communities will enable building operation managers to monitor, measure and act on energy systems while adding renewable technologies such as solar, wind ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Cisco   Google

  21. Wto, Unep Connect the Dots between Trade and Climate Change

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jun 29 2009) Monitoring , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

    Wto, Unep Connect the Dots between Trade and Climate Change Although freer trade could lead to increased CO2 emissions as a result of raising economic activity, it can also help ease climate change, for example, by increasing the use of mitigation technologies, according to a new WTO/UNEP report. The report indicates that there is evidence that more open trade together with actions to combat climate change can drive global innovation including new products and processes that can stimulate new clean tech businesses. The WTO/UNEP report on “Trade and Climate Change” examines the interaction between trade and climate change from four perspectives: the science of climate change; economics; multilateral efforts to ... (Read Full Article)

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  22. Energy Costs Rising, Regulations Imminent - Are You Ready?

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jun 25 2009) Monitoring , Cap and Trade , Carbon Footprint , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

    Energy Costs Rising, Regulations Imminent - Are You Ready? While organizations remain uncertain about the specific effects and requirements of future greenhouse gas (GHG) legislation and regulation, one outcome is certain: any law that puts a price on carbon will increase energy costs. To reduce vulnerability to energy cost increases, organizations must prepare now, and a comprehensive evaluation of energy use in facilities and real estate offers one of the best preparatory measures. Before carbon regulations hit, organizations need to accurately evaluate their real estate portfolios in order to understand their risk profiles and determine the best opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. In one of my earlier articles, I ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act.

  23. Microsoft Launches Hohm, Enters Home Energy Management Business

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jun 25 2009) Emissions

    Microsoft Launches Hohm, Enters Home Energy Management Business Designed to help consumers lower their energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment, Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a new online application, Microsoft Hohm, that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage and get recommendations for energy savings. The beta application is available at no cost to anyone in the United States with an Internet connection. Microsoft Hohm uses advanced analytics licensed from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy to provide consumers with personalized energy-saving recommendations. Recommendations can range from placing new caulking on windows to removing air leaks to installing a programmable ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   CNET News   Microsoft   Google

  24. Verizon Expands Energy-Efficiency Efforts, Reduces GHG Emissions

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jun 24 2009) Emissions , Fossil Fuel

    Verizon Expands Energy-Efficiency Efforts, Reduces GHG Emissions Verizon’s latest corporate responsibility report includes environmental initiatives that have increased the telecommunications company’s energy efficiency and recycling efforts as well as reduced its greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 intensity. By applying energy-efficiency measures in its buildings, Verizon has reduced its energy usage by 16.5 million kilowatts. The New York-based company’s total energy reduction measures in [...] (Read Full Article)

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  25. Green Building Retrofits Represent a Potential $400B Market

    Explore Article environmentalleader.com (Jun 18 2009) Carbon Footprint , Emissions , Cloud Computing

    Green Building Retrofits Represent a Potential $400B Market Boosted in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will provide significant funding for renovations to federal building, the total potential market for major green renovations in the commercial building sector is approximately $400 billion, according to a new study by Pike Research. Although currently a relatively small market, the market researcher forecasts that [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pike Research   LEED

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