Thanks for visiting the new Energy Market Innovations (EMI) data center blog. Over the years EMI has worked with clients to increase the effectiveness of energy efficiency programs through strategic consulting and evaluation. Since joining EMI in July, I’ve been excited by the prospect of using my expertise to apply this focus to the growing industry of data centers and information technology (IT) equipment.
Various estimates indicate that data centers are currently responsible for 1.5 to 3.0% of the total electricity use in the US, and that energy use from these facilities is projected to continue at double digit yearly growth rates for the foreseeable future. Regardless of which estimates you believe, it is apparent that the energy use of these facilities is significant and continues to grow with the increased demand for digital services. Over the last few years many experts have collected lists of best practices and many vendors have released more efficient equipment, but more work has to be done to ensure that these practices and technologies are embraced and adopted throughout the industry.
This blog intends to provide a resource for professionals interested in energy efficiency in the data center market, with a focus on how to continue to develop intelligent and effective initiatives for increasing the market penetration of best practices and efficient technologies. This blog will initially focus on utility sponsored initiatives and endeavors to create a bridge of information between the electrical utility and data center industries. Through this blog, we’ll be keeping you up to date with current news and trends with up to date commentary on how current happenings are applicable to the world of utility sponsored data center energy efficiency initiatives.
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Tags: Data Center, EMI, Energy Efficiency, Energy Market Innovations, Utilities
