IBM has devised anenergy efficiency certificate programmeto help IT directors to use energy efficiency gains as a
business metric. An evaluation conducted by Neuwing Energy
Ventures, a verifier of energy efficiency projects is used to
document and verify the energy savings a business achieves through
implementing energy efficiency projects.
"Increased energy efficiency allows companies to dramatically
reduce costs and improve the overall efficiency of their IT
operations while at the same time supporting a corporate
responsibility agenda," said Rich Lechner, IBM's vice-president of
IT optimization. "A key ingredient for clients to effectively
become more environmentally aware and efficient is measuring where
they are."
Energy efficiency certificates are a recognised form of
documenting energy conservation. Their aim is to provide financial
incentive and recognition for businesses and electricity providers
that increase their efficiency.
