Join the ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign

Save Up to $50 per Computer Annually

The ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign is a nationwide effort to assist and recognize organizations for reducing the energy consumed by their computers and monitors. Saving energy reduces air pollution associated with the burning of fossil fuels, and ultimately lowers the risk of global warming. Read the EPA press release on the Low Carbon IT Campaign launch.

To join the Low Carbon IT Campaign, your organization pledges to activate power management features on your monitors and computers to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. You can increase energy savings further by purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified computers and monitors. A brief online pledge form asks you for some basic information that will help EPA estimate the energy savings and environmental benefits from these actions.

Many leading organizations have already joined. Please see the list of original Low Carbon IT Charter participants, who joined during the beginning of the campaign in spring 2008, and other organizations that have joined since.

What is Power Management?

Power management features place monitors and computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power "sleep mode" after a period of inactivity. Touching the mouse or keyboard "wakes" the computer and monitor in seconds. Visit Technical Overview of Power Management for case studies, power management tools, and technical instructions for enterprises and individuals.

Why Join?

1. Free technical expertise and assistance to help you determine the best way to activate power management features in your IT environment;
2. An estimate of your organizations’ energy and carbon savings, which you can apply towards your carbon reduction goals.
3. An official certificate of recognition from EPA acknowledging your efforts on behalf of energy efficiency and the environment.
4. Possible national recognition from EPA for outstanding Campaign participants via mentions in national news stories, online case studies, and professional journals.
   Example: Hear National Public Radio Discuss the Power Management Opportunity, and GE’s Experience
5. Template materials to publicize your efforts through newsletters, press releases, and on your website.

Joining is Easy!

Follow these four easy steps:

1. Estimate your organization’s energy savings using the online savings calculator . It allows you to adjust values to reflect your organization’s unique situation.
2. After estimating your savings, click "Use this savings estimate in my pledge to join the Low Carbon IT Campaign."
3. Complete the online Pledge Form.
4. Power manage your computers and monitors.

After submitting your pledge, you will receive a certificate of recognition, including an estimate of your organization’s carbon savings.

Want to Help Others Save Energy and Prevent Pollution?

Join the fight against global warming. Become an ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Ally and help your customers, members, or constituencies save energy and money. It’s easy: we provide the informational materials and resources, and you simply share them as you see fit.