New National Program to Reduce Data Center Energy Use

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy have launched a new wide-ranging program that aims to curb the energy consumption of data centers. Through the National Data Center Energy Efficiency Information Program, EPA and DOE will work with industry groups to establish metrics for defining the energy performance for data center facilities, develop performance measurement tools for center operators and develop equipment specifications and labeling to highlight efficient products on the market. For further information about the program, please see the Fact Sheet or visit DOE or EPA websites: www.eere.energy.gov/datacenters or www.energystar.gov/datacenters .