Computers to be more energy efficient
June 12th, 2007 by Annkur
Search engine giant Google and chip maker Intel have thrown their weight behind a massive scheme to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The plan aims to cut the amount of electricity computers consume in half by 2010 using existing power-saving technologies. Currently, the average PC wastes about half of the power it consumes, while the average server squanders about one-third, officials said. The scheme is expected to cut emissions by 54 million tonnes a year – equal to 11 million cars or 20 coal-fired power plants, company officials say.
”Let’s create a more efficient IT industry by driving up the efficiency of computers,” said Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president for Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group. ”We think we can have huge savings in terms of carbon footprint and energy costs.”
IT is estimated that using energy-efficient technology would make computers about $20.
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Categories: Google, Tech Industry News | Tags: carbon dioxide, carbon footprint, emissions, energy costs, Google, intel, IT industry, power-saving technologies, search engine
