Search the Site!
Follow us all around the web!
This form does not yet contain any fields.
    « Beware Easy Solutions | Main | In Defense of "Cash For Clunkers" »
    Monday
    Aug172009

    Gmail Is Energy Efficient

    According to Google, their data centers are roughly 2x as energy efficient as other data centers (imagine one you run yourself, Google’s will be twice as energy efficient). In addition to their energy efficiencies, they also recycle the water used for cooling their components. Re-using their cooling water makes Google’s data centers even more environmentally friendly – and better re-use of water is another one of Google’s priorities as they evolve their data centers.

    Data Centers, or "Server Farms" use huge amounts of power and water, so I was glad to find this article that includes the quote above.

    PrintView Printer Friendly Version

    EmailEmail Article to Friend

    Reader Comments

    There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below.

    PostPost a New Comment

    Enter your information below to add a new comment.

    My response is on my own website »
    Author Email (optional):
    Author URL (optional):
    Post:
     
    Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <code> <em> <i> <strike> <strong>