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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.
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.
Follow these four easy steps:
After submitting your pledge, you will receive a certificate of recognition, including an estimate of your organization’s carbon savings.
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.