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IT Bolstered by U.S. Energy-Efficiency Agenda

Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/11/2009

Information technology departments are focused on greater energy efficiency and using more renewable energy sources now more than ever as the Obama Administration pushes its energy-efficiency agenda, while high-tech companies like Samsung and Microsoft are driving home the message to boost the ad ...

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Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof

Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/11/2009

As the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere readies itself for a major energy efficiency overhaul, engineers have developed what may be the world’s tallest green roof.The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is spending about $200 million to $300 million to upgrade its ene ...

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Energy-Savings Claims Don’t Add Up for Microsoft’s Windows 7

Posted by Environmental Leader on 26/10/2009

Microsoft is touting its energy-saving features with the new Windows 7 operating system, but is not making any specific claims about how much power Windows 7 can save, reports Fred Pearce, author of the Guardian’s Greenwash column.Pearce believes Microsoft should be pushing users to use the ...

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Microsoft Reduces Windows 7 Packaging

Posted by Environmental Leader on 30/06/2009

High-tech companies are joining the ranks of leading food companies and retailers in developing new ways to reduce their products’ packaging. Microsoft recently announced that the packaging for the new Windows 7 operating system will deliver a simpler, clean design that is easy to open and ...

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Microsoft Launches Hohm, Enters Home Energy Management Business

Posted by Environmental Leader on 25/06/2009

Designed to help consumers lower their energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment, Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a new online application, Microsoft Hohm, that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage and get recommendations for energy savings. The beta application i ...

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