Trends Report

Energy Star Powers Up

A Green IT Resource For IT And Sourcing Professionals

July 31st, 2007
ED
Euan Davis
With contributors:
Christopher Mines , Andrew Parker

Summary

The eco-labeling program Energy Star continues to gain visibility as IT sourcing and vendor managers grow increasingly aware of IT performance per watt. The program's focus on energy efficiency without the loss of functionality provides IT sourcing and vendor managers the confidence to use Energy Star as a quick win on the path to Green IT. But Energy Star will have to offer more than a rubber stamp to existing energy-efficient office equipment to remain relevant. The Energy Star program understands this and continues to build the range of services and resources IT sourcing and vendor managers need to stimulate innovation and unify competing interests

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