Green Computing: An IT support View
In a world that relies so heavily on computers to function how can we be more energy efficient. As an IT support services company it is important to be aware of how computer users can become more energy efficient.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have made available a number of publications which cover energy efficient ways for computers to perform data gathering, advance query processing, routing and other energy intensive activities performed by servers and personal computers.
IT support services should be aware of green computing as the trend towards more environmentally friendly computers is set to increase as we are all tasked with reducing our carbon emissions and making energy savings where possible. Computer manufacturers and users alike are going to be responsible for making changes.
What are the benefits of green computing?
You don’t have to be an IT support services company to work out green computing has lots of benefits. Green computing can not only save energy, you will save money and the environment will be better off. Green computing is applicable in business, government, and home computing too where the need to recycle, improve efficiency and preserve power is becoming more important.
Some computer energy stats:
The US Environmental Protection Agency has estimates a standard computer and laser printer costs $165 per year and/or uses 2100 Kilowatt hours per year. If you are a business with multiple computers and printers you can see how the costs can very quickly mount up.
By taking your business down the green computing route you will reduce your business running costs and energy consumption. Being green is not just about being more energy efficient but also recycling old computers. Old computers contain hazardous materials including copper and lead, recycling computers properly can prevent environmental and human toxicity.
To raise awareness and support for Green Computing, and to speed up the adoption globally, the first International Green IT Awareness Week is celebrated this week, 1-7 June 2010. The website is http://www.greenitweek.org, on the website you can find out lots of great information about keeping green. The article on 100 tips for green computing is very good.
At Net Root we see are socially responsible and offer an IT support service that cares about you, your business and the environment.
