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Data center neutralizes the green house
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Data center neutralizes the green house | Data center neutralizes the green house |
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| by Paul Hosking | |
| Thursday, 22 February 2007 | |
As recently reported on iTWire data
centers are huge consumers of electricity. One data center is making a
stand and going green.Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsThey use 200,000 KWh of electricity each year running their headquarters, serving website and managing email for 18,000 Australian businesses. By choosing natural power, they are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a healthier environment. The energy ilisys use is provided by a supplier which uses only renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. To avoid the cynicism of the critics they have even decided to off-set the C02 emissions from their staff's airline travel and commuting, by planting trees through Carbon Neutral. This is a great step and just shows us all that a difference can be made. If you're planning to get your work place to go 100% green then there's now no excuse. |
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