The Brookfield Group February 2008
This month: Technology Goes Green
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Going Green Saves
the Green
The recent focus on global warming and our diminishing natural resources has forced many of us to take a second look at energy conservation and its potential benefits to not only the environment but also to our bottom line. An August 2007 report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirms that energy use has increased – drastically – and may almost double by 2011 if conservation methods aren’t implemented. According to the Information Week report, "the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that left unchecked, data center energy consumption by the private and public sectors will soar to $7.4 billion in 2011, from $4.5 billion in 2006." Despite daunting numbers, there’s still time to take action. From small businesses to enterprise-size corporations, there are a variety of small steps you can take that will make a big difference. View the full story...
Green Resources Even the smallest change can make the biggest difference to the environment and your company’s bottom line. We’ve compiled a list of resources to get you started. View the full story...
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