Will Energy Management Live in the Network? - Data Center Knowledge

As it unveiled more new networking products yesterday, Cisco Systems (CSCO) also announced that it is entering the energy management business. With its new Energy Wise software, Cisco will be able to measure the power use of phones, video surveillance cameras, computers, printers and even HVAC and building security systems - all of which can be managed through a single interface.

In other words, Cisco wants to own the “single pane of glass” you use to track and manage energy throughout your data center, your building and your company.

Cisco Pushes Groundwork for Greener Networks - InternetNews

"This is really about the notion that the network is the platform," William Choe, Director of Ethernet Switching told InternetNews.com. "Given the pervasiveness of networks and given that anything that connects to the network has a centralized platform, the network provides the multiplier effect on how you can deliver energy savings."

The idea behind Cisco's new EnergyWise program is that IT can manage the power utilization of networked devices by using an open software API residing on its Catalyst switches. Third-party device vendors have to support the API, but Cisco is wagering that EnergyWise's benefits to customers make it advantageous to join in.

Antarctic Bases Converting to Solar and Wind Energy - EcoGeek

Belgiums's Elizabeth research station hopes to be the first to rely solely on wind and solar power, England's Rothera base is installing solar thermal panels for heating water and air, Japan's Syowa base is already using solar power and Australia's Mawson station has been using wind turbines since 2003.

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Build a wireless home-power monitoring system

This project documents my adventures in learning how to wire up my home for wireless power monitoring. I live in a rented apartment so I don't have hacking-access to a meter or breaker panel. Since I'm still very interested in measuring my power usage on a long term basis, I will build wireless outlet reporters. Building your own power monitor isn't too tough and can save money but I'm not a fan of sticking my fingers into 120V power. Instead, I'll build on the existing Kill-a-watt power monitor, which works great and is available at my local hardware store.

Global 100 List of sustainable businesses.

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