Save Energy in the Data Center / Server Room: I don’t work in IT. Is there anything I can do?

People who do not work in IT or Facilities can contribute to improving data center or server room efficiency.  Here are some things you can do:

• Invite your IT, facilities, or energy manager to attend a free webinar on server room / data center energy efficiency opportunities. Register here.
• Let your IT, facilities, or energy manager know about free one-on-one technical consultations about energy efficiency, available from ENERGY STAR.
• Tell your purchasing manager about energy-saving ENERGY STAR products available for the data center.  Purchasing agents can add the following contract language to their standard procurement or RFP language.
• Suggest that your organization benchmark its data center’s energy performance to see how it compares to similar facilities in the US.
• Advocate for computer power management in your organization to save up to $50 per computer annually.  We’ll show you how even non-techies can lead the charge.