Energy Star sets standards for computer servers

clipped from www.energyefficiencynews.com The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally unveiled new Energy Star energy efficiency standards for computer servers. The measures, which only cover some servers, require products to use efficient power supplies that generate less waste heat, demonstrate improved power quality and include advanced power management features. Servers carrying the Energy Star label will also have to be able to measure their real-time power use, processor utilization, and air temperature. Manufacturers will also have to supply purchasers with an information sheet detailing the server’s energy performance and efficiency. According to the EPA, servers meeting the Energy Star requirements will be 30% more energy efficient that standard servers. If all servers in the US met the standard, it would save $800 million a year in energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to more than one million cars.