Increasing Power Conservation Through Promotion of Energy-efficient Intel® Products in Utility Rebate Programs
Computers today are used in virtually every aspect of business. From servers in data centers to employee desktop and laptop PCs, all these computers convert power into useful work. With so many servers and computers in use, they have a measurable effect on energy consumption—even as they enhance productivity and save energy in so many other ways. Conscious of computing’s increasing energy cost, environmental impact, and load on power generation facilities, Intel is delivering new levels of energy efficiency in all of its products. Going a step further, Intel is working with many utilities to develop incentive programs to increase the adoption of these new energy-efficient products and to help reduce their impact on the power grid and climate warming.
A Perfect Time for Offering Incentive and Rebate Programs
Today’s high cost of energy and the availability of federal stimulus dollars for energy efficiency programs make it an ideal time for utilities to offer customers incentives for investing in energy-efficient computers and servers. Federal agencies are directing funds to utilities to support these incentives, and Congress is expected to provide additional funding for these programs in upcoming energy bill legislation. Also, state legislation requires many utilities to devote a portion of revenue to fund energy efficiency programs, including encouraging the purchase of energy-efficient IT equipment such as servers, PCs, and power management software.
Customers are also applying increasing pressure on utilities to use greener power sources, and many utilities want to contribute to their communities through energy conservation. One of the most effective solutions is to reduce power demand by helping customers improve their energy efficiency. Conservation is widely recognized as cheaper than finding new sources of power generation.
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Increasing Power Conservation Through Promotion of Energy-efficient Intel® Products in Utility Rebate Programs
Computers today are used in virtually every aspect of business. From servers in data centers to employee desktop and laptop PCs, all these computers convert power into useful work. With so many servers and computers in use, they have a measurable effect on energy consumption—even as they enhance productivity and save energy in so many other ways. Conscious of computing’s increasing energy cost, environmental impact, and load on power generation facilities, Intel is delivering new levels of energy efficiency in all of its products. Going a step further, Intel is working with many utilities to develop incentive programs to increase the adoption of these new energy-efficient products and to help reduce their impact on the power grid and climate warming.
A Perfect Time for Offering Incentive and Rebate Programs
Today’s high cost of energy and the availability of federal stimulus dollars for energy efficiency programs make it an ideal time for utilities to offer customers incentives for investing in energy-efficient computers and servers. Federal agencies are directing funds to utilities to support these incentives, and Congress is expected to provide additional funding for these programs in upcoming energy bill legislation. Also, state legislation requires many utilities to devote a portion of revenue to fund energy efficiency programs, including encouraging the purchase of energy-efficient IT equipment such as servers, PCs, and power management software.
Customers are also applying increasing pressure on utilities to use greener power sources, and many utilities want to contribute to their communities through energy conservation. One of the most effective solutions is to reduce power demand by helping customers improve their energy efficiency. Conservation is widely recognized as cheaper than finding new sources of power generation.
