IBM's green push not limited to data centres

Stephen Withers
Tuesday, 17 June 2008 03:24

IT Industry - Strategy

The utility partnership combines awareness raising with energy demand management programs backed by third-party certification. The first utility company to engage with the program is Con Edison of New York.

"The initial launch of Project Big Green demonstrated that clients can achieve significant business results from completing energy efficiency projects while addressing urgent operational issues,” said Rich Lechner, vice president, enterprise systems, IBM.

"Over the past year, we've found that a one dollar savings in energy costs drives an additional six to eight dollars in operational savings. More and more, clients are committing to 'green agendas' and are looking for ways document progress toward the commitment they are making."