Growing energy consumption by large data centers is a real and critical problem that must be faced.

Why are companies looking at "green" data centers? For most it is really about self-preservation by trying to reduce the rapidly growing impact of the cost of power for data center hardware, supporting infrastructure (UPSs, generators, PDUs) and cooling. Most organizations have not suddenly become "tree huggers." Were it not for the growing cost and scarcity of electrical power few would be concerned enough about CO2 emissions to spend significant funds on environmentally friendly initiatives. Many times vendors rush to show off their environmental efforts - that when looked at with some scrutiny - show up as simply "green wash." There is a problem with energy consumption and efforts must be made to address the issues. What shade of green is your data center and corporate policy? Come and discuss the issue with your peers and attend a special presentation on Friday morning on "Greening" the Data Center.

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