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Congress Passes Energy Efficient Server Initiative

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the make-them-look-better dept.

Krishna Dagli writes to mention a News.com article about a just-passed Congressional initiative. On Wednesday the House passed legislation instructing Americans to make energy efficiency a priority when purchasing computer servers. From the article: "Washington politicians voted 417-4 on Wednesday to tell American purchasing managers that it's in their 'best interests' to pay attention to energy conservation. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican, also directs the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a three-month study 'of the growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector.'" Well, at least if they're doing this they're not passing 'real' laws, right?

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  1. I'm all for being an earth concious consumer... by Beatbyte · · Score: 5, Insightful

    ...but why is this something our Congress is focusing on? How much time and money was just spent ignoring all the other needs so an oddball like this could get through?

    Why don't they start pushing to have government offices 50% reliant upon solar (or other green power) by 10 years from now?

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    1. Re:I'm all for being an earth concious consumer... by kjorn · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why don't they start pushing to have government offices 50% reliant upon solar (or other green power) by 10 years from now?

      Better yet, powered by hot air?

    2. Re:I'm all for being an earth concious consumer... by grimwell · · Score: 5, Informative

      President Jimmy Carter did install Solar Heating Panels on the White House in attempt to lead by example. President Ronald Regan removed them when he took office.

      White House history

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  2. What about cars?!? by Shisha · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Maybe someone should try telling Americans the same thing about cars. To paraphrase the legislation "give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of cars."