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	February 10, 2009 Q&A: The Economics Of Green IT What Are The Financial Benefits Of Green IT? by Doug Washburn with Simon Yates, Onica King	Average: 9  (2 ratings)

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Executive Summary

Don't be fooled: Green IT is as much about the greenbacks as it is about reducing the environmental impact of operating IT and the business. In fact, financial motivation — not environmental motivation — is the driving force behind the pursuit of greener IT. So when asking yourself whether green IT has financial merits, the short answer is yes — but IT leadership must understand why and how this is achieved to invest time and capital wisely.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. Does financial value or environmental value drive green IT projects?
• 2. Do green IT projects cost more than non-green projects?
• 3. How can green IT projects reduce IT operating and capital expenses?
• 4. How can green IT return funds to the IT organization?
• 5. What is green IT's role in reducing broader business spending?
• 6. What financial inducements are available for green IT investments?
• 7. How should I prioritize green IT investments?

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