Google and Intel Join the Green Movement
In an effort to join the movement to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions, many industry Giants have bound together for the common good.
The ambitious plan sets out an industry-wide target to cut the amount of energy computers consume by 2010. The scheme is expected to cut emissions by 54 million tonnes a year - equal to 11 million cars or 20 coal-fired power plants, company officials say.
Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Microsoft have all signed up to the campaign. Computers and other IT equipment have been blamed for causing as much global warming as the airline industry.
“We think we can have huge savings in terms of carbon footprint and energy costs,” said Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president for Intel’s digital enterprise group.
He estimated that using energy-efficient technology would make computers about $20 (£10) more expensive and servers about $30 pricier, but these costs would be offset by lower electricity bills.
Utilities will be encouraged to offer rebates to consumers who buy the ‘green PCs’.
