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Software tool to monitor power use

By RichardAskew • Oct 12th, 2009 • Category: IT, Uncategorized

A compnay called CA is set to release a suite of software tools that enables organisations to measure electricity useage and other resources. The software could also help set-up management systems designed to designate and meet emissions targets.
More information – http://news.techworld.com/green-it/3203595/green-power-monitoring-software-tool-to-launch/



Look inside the Apple

By RichardAskew • Oct 5th, 2009 • Category: IT, Uncategorized

The New York Times recently ran an article highlighting the changes Apple have made to their Apple and Environment website.
The article makes interesting reading and highlights a big issue that IT companies face when looking at their eco credentials.
Read the article here – http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/green-computing/



Yorkshire Coast Homes and its green headquarters

By s.oldridge • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: Sustainability

Environmentally-aware Scarborough housing association Yorkshire Coast Homes hope green measures at their new headquarters will leave them flushed with energy-saving success.

Among their efforts to make their offices at Brook House more environmentally friendly is a water recycling facility which ensures that rainwater water from the roof , is re-circulated and used to flush toilets. The [...]



The Green Technology Initiative

By admin • Jun 2nd, 2008 • Category: Green Technology Initiative

The Green Technology Initiative has been set up to help UK businesses reduce the carbon footprint of their IT systems in line with the government target of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2010.
The Initiative is a non-commercial organisation providing the business community with free advice and information. They are supported by a [...]