Much of 2008 taught average citizens fundamental supply-and-demand economics in energy pricing. Abnormally high prices for gasoline and heating oil had repercussions in the prices of almost all goods and services and motivated changes in everything from thermostat settings to driving habits. Arguably, the greatest impacts were felt in the utility expenses for data centers.
This Strategic Perspective explores the “Green Awakening” happening in data centers including the current trends affecting energy consumption and the future directions which should be considered when designing data center facilities.
