On June 17th, the Environmental News Service (ENS) reported that the European Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to implement new higher energy-efficient specifications for computers and related technologies under the EU-US Energy Star Programme.
Most popular brands of desktop computers are already meeting the Energy Star requirements. These new specifications will also target game consoles, integrated computer systems, notebook and tablet PCs, desktop-derived servers and workstations. Some imaging equipment that’s also targeted are scanners, printers, copiers, fax machines and mailing machines.
Mid-range and large servers in addition to thin clients, blade PCs, handheld and personal digital assistants (PDA’s) have not been included in the Energy Star Programme. However, there is speculation towards including servers and large data storage equipment to the EU-US Energy Star program.
This past May, the EPA announced the first Energy Star requirements for computer servers intended to protect our environment and increase our energy savings. On average, computer servers that earn the Energy Star label will be 30 percent more energy efficient than standard servers.
The new criteria becomes effective July 1st, 2009 with anticipated electricity savings of approximately 22 terawatt hours (TWh) which is equivalent to one billion kilowatt hours during the next 4-6 years in the European Union. This amount of electricity is relatively the amount of annual electrical consumption of the Irish nation.
You can also help increase energy efficiency starting with your home or office by maintaining clean heating and cooling systems. In Long Island, NY, Air Now has highly skilled technicians ready to check and clean your system. Call today to schedule an appointment at (516)-746-1935.
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