Partnerships
DOE is partnering with the following government and industry organizations to improve data center efficiency. Some of the documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
National Data Center Energy Efficiency Information Program
DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have initiated a joint national data center energy efficiency information program. The program coordinates a wide variety of activities from the Industrial Technologies Program's Save Energy Now initiative, the DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), and the EPA ENERGY STAR® program. This includes providing information, tools, and resources to owners and operators of data centers to assist in their efforts to reduce energy consumption in their buildings.
To learn more, download the report, Energy Efficiency in Data Centers: Recommendations for Government-Industry Coordination
. Read the full fact sheet and abbreviated fact sheet. View presentations from the National Data Center Energy Efficiency Strategy Workshop held on July 8, 2008.
Memorandum of Understanding with The Green Grid
DOE and The Green Grid signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 18, 2007, to accelerate adoption of energy-efficient technologies and energy management practices. The DOE-Green Grid MOU intends to focus on assisting data center operators and facilities with initiating and implementing an energy management program and adopting clean energy and efficient technologies.
The Green Grid is a non-profit consortium of information technology (IT) companies and associations focused on improving energy efficiency in data centers through research, standards development, published studies, and continuing education.
ASHRAE Training
DOE is working with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to develop data center awareness training and training materials. Watch our events calendar for upcoming opportunities.
Find publications on topics such as thermal conditions for IT equipment, liquid cooling options, energy efficiency, and environmental guidelines for datacom equipment on the ASHRAE Web site.
Related Links
Below are links to DOE partnering organization Web sites that offer additional information and resources for saving energy in data centers.
FEMP Data Centers Initiative
Find out how FEMP supports data center efficiency initiatives by encouraging Federal agencies to adopt best practices, construct energy-efficient data centers, and educate energy managers and information technology professionals.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Get additional information about data center best practices and research efforts sponsored by the California Energy Commission and Pacific Gas and Electric.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Find information on funding opportunities for data center and server efficiency.