Power Conservation: take these six smart steps to reduce computer energy consumption in your organization (journal article)
by Julie Sartain
from StateTech, Feb 10 2009
As the cost of energy fluctuates, power management has become a central focus for government facilities. President Bush in December signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which mandates that the federal government reduce its total energy usage in federal buildings by 30 percent by the year 2015.
Many state and local government leaders had been watching this legislation and began implementing their own green initiatives before the mandate passed. Here’s how to employ power management to reap savings in your organization.