Consulting-Specifying Engineer - January 2009 - (Page 35) »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» project/internal firm travel and to counter the energy needs of your business operations. Use technology to improve sustainability Computers, copiers, and other network/ IT systems are the third largest electrical use (after lighting and HVAC) in commercial buildings. One needs to focus on a variety of solutions to reduce this impact: areas that are candidates for overhauling with a goal to reduce carbon emissions. A few ideas: 40 Measure paper use in the office and set reduction targets. 30 31 32 33 travel. Automatically turn off unneeded office equipment. Use less energy-intensive office equipment. Automatically enable doublesided copies. Improve use of technology for remote travel, in lieu of project 34 ful tool. Use your Web site as a publication resource; it can be a power- 35 remotely. Maximize your office network and make all aspects available 36 37 38 39 Make sustainability a decision factor in IT procurement. Encourage your IT vendors to do more and offer you more sustainable options. Rethink how technology can reduce paper flow in the office. Look at maximizing the lifetime of technology systems and how systems are recycled at the end of their useful life. Minimize carbon emissions in rethinking production If you look at your business with a fresh set of eyes, there should be no limit on Input #218 at csemag.com/quickResponse Consulting-Specifying Engineer • JANUARY 2009 35 http://www.uecorp.com http://www.uecorp.com http://www.csemag.com/quickResponse
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