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While blades have addressed some of these challenges, IT administrators are wondering, “Am I getting enough power to the blades?” “Do I have excess capacity?” and “Am I getting enough cooling to those racks?”

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Energy Efficiency

  • Fertilizer, Feed and Other Valuables in Wastewater

    And you thought you were just flushing the toilet. A few startups want to screen wastewater for valuables.

    Energy Efficiency

    Michael Kanellos June 10, 2009
  • Cleaning Air With Bacteria?

    Yes, it sounds crazy, but Bio-Reaction Industries says it has devised a way to exploit bacteria to cleanse the air inside paint shops and factories.

    Energy Efficiency

    Michael Kanellos June 10, 2009
  • A PPA Model for Building Energy Efficiency?

    Metrus Energy wants to help investors install and own building energy efficiency improvements and share the energy cost savings with building owners. Will the "energy services agreement" model push energy efficiency into the commercial mainstream?

    Energy Efficiency

    Jeff St. John June 9, 2009
  • A Green Building Market Overview

    Green building is going to be a massive, but it’s not as easy to understand as other markets.

    Green Building

    Michael Kanellos June 8, 2009
  • Progressive Cooling: A New Way to Cool LEDs

    The Berkeley, Calif.-based startup says it has combined micro loop heat pipes and silicon wicks to make a passive cooling system that could help LEDs get a lot smaller without overheating.

    Energy Efficiency

    Jeff St. John June 5, 2009
  • What Is the Cheapest Energy Storage Idea of Them All?

    When it comes to energy storage, an EPRI scientist says simple is best.

    Energy Efficiency

    Michael Kanellos June 5, 2009
  • Sony Ericsson Goes Green With Phones, Eliminates Manual

    The company’s GreenHeart cell phones are deceptively simple in how they reduce energy consumption. Quite simply, they come with less paper.

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos June 4, 2009
  • Epson Enables Low-Power OLED TVs

    Seiko Epson's new inkjet technology enables the uniform deposition of organic material in the production of large-screen organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs.

    Enterprise

    Tech-On! May 29, 2009
  • Greenpeace Launches Green IT Scoreboard

    The environmental group issues a report card that says IT companies such as IBM, Intel and Sony aren't doing enough to fight climate change and cut the world's 2020 emissions by 15 percent, a goal that is achievable if IT companies just put more efforts into it. 

    Enterprise

    Ucilia Wang May 27, 2009
  • Will Energy Accelerate the Computer Refresh Cycle?

    Server makers have struggled for years to get IT managers to upgrade their hardware faster. Energy prices might do the trick.

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 26, 2009
  • A Dimmer Switch for Fluorescents

    Fluorescent bulbs aren't going anywhere soon, so to cut power consumption, Lumenergi is touting a dimmer switch

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 22, 2009
  • Alcoa Reaches Into Past for Building Energy Efficiency

    It’s the simple things that can have a big payback in energy consumption, says the person who runs Kawneer, the aluminum giant’s green building division.

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 21, 2009
  • Your Vote: Where the ARRA Fails

    The stimulus is great, but it’s not perfect. It shortchanges efficiency to some degree. Where do you think it falls short?

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 21, 2009
  • Going National With Green Retrofits

    Limbach Energy Solutions says it can retrofit municipal buildings without impacting the cash flow of building owners. It’s honed the process for years in Ohio

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 18, 2009
  • Energy Star for Servers Arrives – And It’s a Bit Short

    The power consumption label looks at what servers do when in idle. Still, having the rating could mean rebates. Also, do thin clients really cut power consumption?

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 16, 2009
  • The Life of a Sustainability Officer

    It’s the first day of school for corporate America when it comes to environmental and carbon accounting, say execs from HP, Sony, Applied Materials and other companies.

    Enterprise

    Fredrik Wass and Michael Kanellos May 15, 2009
  • Greentech’s Top Ten Acquisition Targets

    Who will get bought next in greentech? Darned if I know, but here's a semi-educated guess. Bonus: There's also a list of the four that won't likely be bought.

    Solar

    Michael Kanellos May 13, 2009
  • Fuel Savings Through Better Flight Paths

    The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has dedicated $865 million next year for a program to improve the way planes are routed around the country. That could lead to fuel savings, greenhouse-gas reductions ane faster and safer air travel.

    Enterprise

    Jeff St. John May 8, 2009
  • Panasonic Brings Back Circular Fluorescent Lamps

    Dubbed the "Palook Premiere LS," this circular fluorescent is Panasonic's first energy-efficient lamp of this type since 1979.

    Enterprise

    Tech-On! May 8, 2009
  • Was Milton Friedman Greentech’s Biggest Enemy?

    Mr. Free Market encouraged companies to solely look at profits, which retarded the growth of sustainable business practices, says one CEO.

     

    Enterprise

    Michael Kanellos May 7, 2009
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