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    This document discusses best practices for implementing PC power management in California state agencies to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. It recommends utilizing built-in power management features to put PCs in low-power sleep or hibernate modes after 30 minutes of inactivity. Implementing these features could save $10-30 per PC annually through lower electricity bills with a return on investment within 18 months. Shifting from unmanaged to managed PC power could reduce agency CO2 emissions by 50%, equivalent to emissions from 55 cars. The document provides strategies for communicating changes and testing solutions before deploying them.

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    This document discusses best practices for implementing PC power management in California state agencies to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. It recommends utilizing built-in power management features to put PCs in low-power sleep or hibernate modes after 30 minutes of inactivity. Implementing these features could save $10-30 per PC annually through lower electricity bills with a return on investment within 18 months. Shifting from unmanaged to managed PC power could reduce agency CO2 emissions by 50%, equivalent to emissions from 55 cars. The document provides strategies for communicating changes and testing solutions before deploying them.

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    This document discusses best practices for implementing PC power management in California state agencies to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. It recommends utilizing built-in power management features to put PCs in low-power sleep or hibernate modes after 30 minutes of inactivity. Implementing these features could save $10-30 per PC annually through lower electricity bills with a return on investment within 18 months. Shifting from unmanaged to managed PC power could reduce agency CO2 emissions by 50%, equivalent to emissions from 55 cars. The document provides strategies for communicating changes and testing solutions before deploying them.

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    IT BEST PRACTICES: PC POWER MANAGEMENT

    Authored by:

    California Information Technology Managers Academy, Class XVI

    California IT A Commitment to Green

    May 2009

    California Information Technology Managers Academy (ITMA)

    IT BEST PRACTICES: PC POWER MANAGEMENT


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    BACKGROUND
    Personal computers (PCs) left on while unused for long periods can be a significant waste of energy. This can increase costs to the State of California, and create negative impact to the environment due to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Additionally, the California 2009 IT Strategic Plan Concept 5: Economic And Sustainable Strategy 1 states a goal to Promote practices that protect the environment and reduce energy usage [1].

    BENEFITS
    The State of California can achieve significant annual savings by using PC power management features, and can reduce carbon emissions. PC power management tools can achieve an annual energy savings per PC in the range of $10$30, with $10-$20 being more realistic for most. Estimates include an expected return on investment (ROI) within 18 months [2]. The actual amount of energy savings will depend on the following factors: Whether PCs are shut down at night Percentage of time PC is in use during work hours Length of workday Ratio of PCs to notebooks Energy efficiency of the existing PCs Ratio of LCD monitors vs. CRT monitors Cost of electricity

    Moving from an unmanaged PC power environment to a managed can result in a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions. For a 2,500 PC organization, a 50% reduction is equivalent to the annual emissions of 55 automobiles [3]. Utility company rebate programs may offer additional savings [4].

    California Information Technology Managers Academy (ITMA)

    IT BEST PRACTICES: PC POWER MANAGEMENT


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    RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION


    Utilize the built-in power management features most Windows and Macintosh computers have, typically called system standby, sleep, or hibernate mode. These put the computer into a low power mode if the computer has not been used for awhile. Configure an inactivity period of 30 minutes. [5] Assess both free and commercial solutions, and test thoroughly [2]. Contact other agencies which have implemented power management software for lessons learned. Ensure power management features are configured to allow security patches and antivirus updates. Communicate well with users prior to implementation, ensuring they understand the benefits to reduce resistance.

    California Information Technology Managers Academy (ITMA)

    IT BEST PRACTICES: PC POWER MANAGEMENT


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    REFERENCES
    [1] California IT Strategic Plan: http://www.itsp.ca.gov/ [2] Gartner, When to Consider Commercial PC Power Management Tools, March 25, 2009: http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=166539 [3] Gartner, PC Power Management Policies Greatly Cut CO2 Emissions, August 31, 2007 (G00150423) [4] Utility Rebate Programs http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/, http://www.smud.org/en/business/rebates/Pages/index.aspx [5] Computer Power Management for Public Enterprises, US EPA, February 4, 2008: http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/resources/docs/cpm_for_enterprises.ppt Additional References California Office of the State CIO: http://www.cio.ca.gov/ Gartner, PC Power Management Tools Market Update 2009, March 25, 2009: http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=919914 Energy Star Power Management Recommendations: www.energystar.gov/powermanagement, http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_mgt_enterprises Federal Power Management Technical Forum: http://forum.powermanagement.org Power Management Success Stories: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_mgt_ss The Climate Group Smart 2020 Report: http://www.theclimategroup.org/assets/resources/publications/Smart2020Report_lo_res.pdf

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