Energy Star or Rock Star for Data Centers?
Energy Star for data centers is coming.
The US Environmental Protection Agency is wrapping up work on an Energy Star program for data centers that it hopes to launch in June, EPA. So rather than wait for June – I decided to launch for own Rock Star initiative and post a video about the need for enterprise greening and highlighting some use cases to get folks thinking. Success comes in small steps they say… so does any energy savings initiative. Becoming a Rock Star does as well – so since this is my first video – it’s a little shaky in spots, I shortened the clips, my Canadian “out” seems to pop in a few places. But heck, just like Jason Bourne in the “Bourne Identity” – I can work on releasing some sequels from time to time and via video – share my thoughts on the market, the challenges and of course the hype. Make sure you select the HD option in the top right hand corner. I look better in HD. 
Posting a video of yourself is kinda scary to be honest – especially when you self create it. Is this what it’s like creating a Green Business Case? Kinda scary? Maybe – which is why I think this necessary step seems to be the stumbling block for most enterprises I speak with.
My video is short and sweet. “More is less” – this is how I try to deal with everything these days. Maybe the use cases help you think a little about some “small steps” you could take within your organization. Hopefully my “trailer” help you see the big picture. If you have any video suggestions – I’m all ears. I hope to post some viral videos shortly on YouTube as a way to start to increase the awareness and need for data center efficiency. Stay tuned…
