NY State and ASHRAE slash data center energy use.
Press Release Summary:
Two free workshops focused on thermal guidelines for data processing, datacom facility energy efficiency, high density data centers, and contamination in datacom environments are available to those who work with data centers in New York. It is estimated that implementation of guidance and best practices information presented could result in savings of at least $25 million for NY data centers over next 5 years, with 75% reduction in data energy use experienced in some data centers.
Original Press Release:
New York State, ASHRAE Team to Slash Data Center Energy Use
Free Workshops in Albany and New York Lead Effort
ATLANTA - Two free workshops focused on thermal guidelines for data processing, datacom facility energy efficiency, high density data centers and contamination in datacom environments are available to those who work with data centers in New York.
The workshops follow five sessions held last year by ASHRAE in collaboration with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. More than 700 attendees took part.
It was estimated that implementation of the guidance and best practices information presented could result in a savings of at least $25 million for New York data centers over the next five years, with a 75 percent reduction in data energy use experienced in some data centers.
"Because of the important of reducing New York State's energy use and the opportunities for savings that can be achieved through improved datacom center design and operation, NYSERDA and ASHRAE are funding these seminars," said Roger Schmidt, an instructor at an earlier workshop. "The workshops expand from the 2008 series with 25 percent new material added."
A workshop is planned for Sept. 29, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany - SUNY, and will be repeated Nov. 6, Con Edison Auditorium, New York, N.Y. To register, visit ashrae.org/datacenter.
The workshops are led by instructors who are data center authorities and who are active in ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment.
Attendees will receive four ASHRAE design manuals for free: Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments, second edition, Best Practices for Datacom Facility Energy Efficiency, second edition, High-Density Data Centers - Case Studies and Best Practices, and Particulate and Gaseous Contamination in Datacom Environments.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
