Green Computing

What TS is Doing

Technology Services is employing virtualization technology so just one server can host services that once required multiple machines. These "virtual servers" are a great way to reduce the power needed to run and cool physical servers.

What You Can Do

• Follow our ten tips for going green at your computer.
• Pledge to engage in power-efficient computing at the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

Ten Tips for Going Green at Your Computer

• Look for the ENERGY STAR
  Consider energy efficiency when shopping for new equipment by looking for products with an ENERGY STAR.
• Turn Off Your Monitor
  Your monitor uses a lot of power, so put it in standby or turn it off when not in use.
• Use an LCD Monitor
  LCDs are much more energy efficient than the older CRT monitors.
• Adjust the Brightness
  The brightest setting on a monitor consumes twice the power used by the dimmest setting.
• Don't Use a Screen Saver
  Screen savers consume power and are unnecessary. Instead set your monitor to go blank or dim when not in use.
• Turn Off Peripherals
  When you don't need your speakers, scanner, and other add-ons, turn them off.
• Leave Your Printer Off
  A printer draws a lot of power, so leave it off until you need it. Also make sure its power settings include a standby mode that consumes less energy when on.
• Preview Before You Print
  Select and print only the content you need. Omit unneeded pages from the printing job.
• Print on Both Sides
  Another way to reduce the amount of paper you use is to print multiple pages on a single sheet.
• Don't Print
  Ask yourself if printing is necessary. Do you really need a hard copy or can you just read the e-mail, document, or Web page on screen?