Except for high science and cutting edge research, government agencies typically approach progress with leaden feet. But in terms of green IT, there are hints that they are picking up the pace.

Shades of green - Government Computer News

“What’s happening is the electric bill ends up on the chief financial officer’s or chief executive officer’s desk and they say: ‘Holy mackerel! We’re spending $18 million a month on electricity.

Who’s the big user? Who’s using all this electricity?’ ” said Robert Rosen, chief information officer at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and former president of Share, an IBM users’ group.

HP citizenship report: green or greenwash? - SmartPlanet.com

Some vendors may be ahead of HP in reducing harmful chemicals or monitoring the working conditions of subcontractors, but we do respect HP's openness and the comprehensive nature of its CSR report. One criticism, though, is that HP should disclose the monetary value of its green and ethical activities -- if CO2 emissions reductions have saved money, it should be trumpeted. The bottom line is the only issue on the minds of most manufacturers, and if the market leader can save money through recycling, so can anyone.

Government IT sets green example, says Citrix - Manufacturing Computer Solutions

The public sector is embracing green IT, with policies in place or planned in 67% of organisations, according to a survey released today by Citrix Systems.

Its research found that virtualisation, flexible working and providing services for staff and citizens are also high on government organisations’ IT agendas.

Want Green Cell Phone Goods? Solar Bluetooth, Recycled Tire Case - Earth2Tech

Credo Mobile, the green phone division of Working Assets, has two new accessories it started touting on Tuesday. The San Francisco-based company that gives a portion of its phone plan revenues to charities has started offering its subscribers a solar-powered Bluetooth headset from Iqua, and a phone case made out of recycled tires from Better Energy Systems.

Give Your Solar Gadget Charge a Boost - EcoGeek

Enter the Supercharger, an add-on for the Freeloader that you can attach to your bag or other such item to charge your Freeloader when you want some extra boost. The 1.5-watt solar cell will fully charge the little battery booster in four hours, giving you hours and hours of extra life on your iPod, phone, or whatever other little gadgets you may be carrying around with you. The enclosure for the panels is also hardy enough to withstand most of what nature can throw at you.